Description

These Shamrock Sugar Cookies feature a delightful vanilla flavor and are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Simple to prepare and great for sharing with friends and family. With just a few key ingredients and creamy buttercream frosting, they make for a delicious treat!

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 whole vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (for buttercream)
3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (for buttercream)
3 tablespoons heavy cream (for buttercream)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for buttercream)
salt to taste (for buttercream)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed for 3 minutes. Add the scraped vanilla bean seeds and beat until creamy.
Add the room temperature egg and pure vanilla extract, then beat on high for 1 minute.
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
Divide the dough and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of floured parchment paper.
Refrigerate the rolled dough for at least 1-2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut the dough into shamrock shapes and place them 3 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
Bake for 11-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool completely.
For the buttercream, beat the softened butter and vanilla seeds, then gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
Frost the cooled cookies and decorate as desired.

Notes

Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
Chilling the dough is essential for better shape retention during baking.
Feel free to customize the frosting with food coloring or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg