Shamrock Sugar Cookies Green (Printable)
Buttery cookies shaped like shamrocks topped with smooth green icing, ideal for festive occasions or gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Green Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - Green food coloring, gel preferred
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide dough into two equal discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shamrock shapes using cookie cutter.
08 - Place cut cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges begin turning golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add additional milk if needed for thick, pourable consistency.
11 - Stir in green food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
12 - Drizzle or spread green icing over completely cooled cookies. Allow icing to set completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough handles like a dream after its chilling nap, none of that frustrating stickiness that makes you want to abandon ship halfway through
- That green icing transforms ordinary sugar cookies into something that makes people actually gasp when you walk in with the platter
02 -
- Overworking the dough while rerolling scraps makes tough cookies, so handle those scraps as little as possible
- The icing sets quickly once it hits the cookie, so have your sprinkles ready if you are adding them
03 -
- Chill your baking sheets between batches if you are making a lot, warm dough spreads too much and loses its shamrock definition
- For super smooth icing, let the whisked glaze sit for five minutes then whisk again before using