Description
These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a delightful treat, featuring a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is infused with a rich, creamy flavor, complemented by a hint of vanilla and a touch of festive green sprinkles that add a playful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Decoration:
- 1 cup green sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle green sprinkles on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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