Shamrock Kiss Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 9
Delicious Shamrock Kiss Cookies recipe for St. Patrick's Day
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package sugar cookie mix
2/3 cup cocoa
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs ( slightly beaten )
4 teaspoons water
mini milk chocolate kiss
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine ( softened )
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon hot milk or 1 tablespoon light cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 drops green food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
196
Sugar
17g
Fat
10g
Shamrock Kiss Cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. These chocolate sugar cookies are topped with green frosting and a mini milk chocolate kiss, making them a sweet treat for all ages. They are easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends on this special holiday.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, 2/3 cup cocoa, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 slightly beaten eggs, and 4 teaspoons of water. Mix until well combined.
2.Roll cookie dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3.Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and press one mini milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter or margarine until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, hot milk or light cream, vanilla, and green food coloring. Mix until smooth.
5.Drizzle or pipe frosting over the cookies and let them cool to set before serving.

PROS

These Shamrock Kiss Cookies are a fun and festive addition to any St.
Patrick’s Day celebration.
The chocolate and sugar cookie combination is delicious, and the green frosting adds a pop of color.
The mini milk chocolate kisses in the center of the cookies are a tasty surprise.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The green food coloring in the frosting may not be suitable for those with food dye sensitivities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Cocoa powder contains antioxidants and may have a positive effect on heart health. However, the added sugar and fat in these cookies should be taken into consideration.

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