Description

These Shamrock Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, featuring a sweet vanilla flavor paired with creamy frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, this easy recipe is sure to delight everyone!

Ingredients

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2 and 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
seeds from 1 whole vanilla bean
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
salt, to taste
gel food coloring (optional)
sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy.
Add vanilla bean seeds, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Add flour if too sticky.
Divide dough in half, roll each half on floured parchment to 1/4-inch thick, and chill for 1-2 hours.
Cut out cookie shapes from chilled dough and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 11-12 minutes until lightly browned; cool before decorating.
Prepare frosting by mixing butter, vanilla bean seeds, confectioners' sugar, and heavy cream until creamy; color if desired.
Decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Use a light touch when rolling out the dough to keep it from becoming too tough.
If the dough is sticking, add a little more flour to your work surface.
These cookies can be made a few days in advance and stored properly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg