Shamrock sugar cookies are a type of sugar cookie that are cut into the shape of shamrocks, which are a traditional symbol of Ireland. These cookies are typically made with a combination of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and salt. Green food coloring is added to the dough to give it a vibrant green color, which is reminiscent of the green hills of Ireland. The dough is chilled in the refrigerator before it is rolled out and cut into the shape of shamrocks using a cookie cutter.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Green food coloring
• Shamrock cookie cutter
• Additional granulated sugar for rolling the dough

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly colored.
• Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut out shamrock shapes using a cookie cutter and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• If you are feeling artistic, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, etc.

Calories per Cookie

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