Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive green cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. Made with classic ingredients and a splash of green food coloring, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake into delightful treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Add Green Food Coloring: Stir in the green food coloring drop by drop until you reach your desired vibrant green color for the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Using a rounded tablespoon, drop portions of the dough about two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet, giving them room to spread.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best creaming results.
- The green food coloring can be adjusted for a lighter or darker hue depending on preference.
- Allow cookies to cool fully for better texture and handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with green sugar crystals before baking.
