These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are festive, fun, and perfect for celebrating! Whether you’re making green sugar cookies, lucky shamrock-shaped treats, or soft cookies with sprinkles, this recipe is simple, delicious, and great for parties, bake sales, or family fun.
optionalchocolate chips or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
Add green food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly colored. Start with a few drops and adjust as needed.
Roll the dough into small balls for round cookies or use shamrock-shaped cookie cutters for themed treats. If using cookie cutters, roll the dough out to about ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Optional: Decorate the cookies before baking by adding green sprinkles or pressing chocolate chips into the dough.
Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate the cookies with green icing, white chocolate drizzle, or gold sugar for extra sparkle.
Serve fresh or store for later. Enjoy these festive cookies with milk, coffee, or a St. Patrick’s Day milkshake!