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Shamrock Cookies
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Shamrock Cookies

Shamrock Cookies are simple, buttery, crisp cutout cookies with a touch of peppermint flavoring and a green sugar topping. Check it out!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg , (for the dough)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 drops green food coloring , 6-12 drops until you reach desired green
  • 1 large egg , (for the topping)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup sugar coarse green sugar crystals

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. To your stand mixer on medium speed add the butter and powdered sugar and cream for 2 minutes.
  3. Raise speed to high and cream for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add in egg and peppermint extract until well mixed in.
  5. Sift together the flour and the salt, then on the lowest speed setting add it to the stand mixer until just combined.
  6. Add in the green food coloring until you reach the desired color of green.
  7. Add the cookie dough to a large piece of plastic wrap, form into a disk and cover tightly.
  8. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  9. To a floured surface, roll the cookie dough 1/4" thick.
  10. Using a shamrock cookie cutter, cut out the cookie shapes.
  11. Beat together the egg and water, then brush onto the cookies in a thin layer.
  12. Sprinkle with the green coarse sugar crystals.
  13. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just barely start to brown.
  14. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the baking sheets.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 22mg (0%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 259IU (5%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 259IU 5%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.