Description
Vanilla Bean Shamrock Cookies are a festive and flavorful treat, combining rich vanilla with a delightful minty twist. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Green food coloring
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla bean paste and mint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Incorporate green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - Swap half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for added nuttiness. - Experiment with different extracts to customize your flavor profile. - For extra crunch, add colorful sprinkles on top before baking.