Vanilla Mint St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Delightful cookies blending rich vanilla and refreshing peppermint, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- If desired, add green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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