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St Patrick’s Day Cookies

Festive St Patrick’s Day Cookies That Are Soft and Chewy

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with these soft and chewy cookies, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free baking mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature or dairy-free butter
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Festive Touch
  • 0.5 cups green sprinkles or green candy pieces natural food coloring is an alternative
  • 0.5 cups optional white chocolate chips could substitute with dark or milk chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then blend in vanilla until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in green sprinkles or candy pieces gently with a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underdone.
  9. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients results in a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing for the best texture. For thicker cookies, consider chilling dough before baking.

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