St Patricks Day Sugar Cookies (Print View)
Tender sugar cookies decorated with green icing and sprinkles for festive celebrations.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Icing & Decoration
09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Green food coloring
13 - Green and gold sprinkles (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
02 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using; mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide dough in half, shape into disks, and wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut using shamrock or round cookie cutters.
08 - Place cookies on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
09 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are just turning golden. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green food coloring to achieve desired shade.
11 - Decorate cooled cookies with green icing and sprinkles. Allow icing to set completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The almond extract gives them that bakery taste everyone asks about
- These cookies stay tender for days unlike typical cutouts
- Kids can help with every single step making memories that stick
02 -
- Chilling the dough is not optional, warm dough spreads into blob shapes in the oven
- Overworking the dough makes tough cookies, mix gently and stop when combined
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- The almond extract is subtle but makes these cookies unforgettable