St. Patrick’s Shamrock Sugar Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
St. Patrick's Shamrock Sugar Cookies recipe - perfect for St. Patrick's Day
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Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon green food coloring
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
185
Sugar
16g
Fat
7g
St. Patrick's Shamrock Sugar Cookies are a festive treat perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day. These cookies are buttery and sweet with the added flavor and texture of coconut flakes. The shamrock cookie cutter adds a fun twist to a classic sugar cookie recipe. These cookies are a great gift or party favor for friends and family, or simply enjoyed as a sweet treat to celebrate the holiday. They may take some time to shape and cut into shamrock shapes, but the end result is well worth it!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2.In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
3.Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 2 eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4.Beat in the flaked coconut, green food coloring, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until well combined.
5.Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
6.Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
7.Flatten each ball slightly, then use a small shamrock cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
8.Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Shamrock Sugar Cookies are festive and perfect for St.
Patrick’s Day.

They are sweet, buttery, and filled with coconut flakes.

They also make a great gift or party favor for friends and family.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

They are also time-consuming to make due to the shaping and cutting of the cookies into shamrock shapes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are high in sugar, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
However, they do contain coconut flakes which are a great source of fiber and can aid in digestion and heart health.
They are also a good source of healthy fats.

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