Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these soft and chewy Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Cookies, decorated with festive green accents and colorful sprinkles. These delightful sugar cookies are easy to make, featuring a buttery dough with a hint of vanilla, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or a comforting treat with your favorite beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring (optional, for festive color)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (or green sprinkles for a more St. Patrick’s Day vibe)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, to incorporate air for a tender texture. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together. Add green food coloring if desired, mixing until the color is evenly distributed. If the dough is too stiff, add a tablespoon or more of milk to achieve the right consistency.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your hand to form rounded cookie shapes for even baking.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle each cookie generously with rainbow or green sprinkles to add festivity and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Monitor closely to maintain a soft and chewy texture without overbaking.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape.
- Serve: Enjoy your Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Cookies at your celebration or alongside a cup of tea or coffee for a sweet festive treat.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy creaming and better texture.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough before rolling and shaping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Sprinkles can be substituted with chopped nuts or colored sugar for variety.
- For a more vibrant green color, increase the food coloring slightly but do so in small increments.
