Shamrock Sugar Cookies Green (Printable version)
Buttery shamrock-shaped cookies decorated with smooth green icing, ideal for festive celebrations or any joyful occasion.
# What you need:
→ For the Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For the Green Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2-3 tbsp milk
10 - 1 tbsp light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - Green food coloring (gel preferred)
# How To:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide dough into two equal discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shamrock shapes using cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared sheets. Reroll scraps and repeat.
08 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add additional milk if needed to achieve thick yet pourable consistency.
10 - Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is reached. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and allow to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dough is incredibly forgiving and even the misshapen shamrocks look charming once that bright green icing lands on top
- These cookies manage to taste both nostalgic and fancy, like something from a bakery case but with zero pretension
02 -
- If the dough feels too soft to roll out, give it another 15 minutes in the refrigerator
- The corn syrup in the icing is what creates that beautiful professional looking sheen
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Chill cut cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape