Best 4 Irish Flag Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of baking Irish Flag Cookies! These delightful treats are a delicious and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion. With their vibrant green, white, and orange colors, they're sure to bring a smile to your face and satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, these cookies are a perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey together as we explore the best recipes for creating these iconic Irish Flag Cookies!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IRISH FLAG COOKIES



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Crisp sugar cookies frosted to look like the flag of the Irish Republic.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls.
  • Working with 1/3 of the dough at a time, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. With a knife, cut dough into rectangles about 2 inches high by 3 inches long. (6 x 8 cm).
  • Place rectangles on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

GOOD LUCK IRISH COOKIES



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To top off the meal, Connie bakes these appropriately Irish cookies. "But they taste good anytime," she says. "You can even change the food coloring to fit other holidays." -Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 27m

Yield 64 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Green food coloring, optional
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. If desired, add food coloring. Whisk flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and shape into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until cookies are set and bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUITY IRISH FLAG COOKIES



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Show some Irish pride when you make these Fruity Irish Flag Cookies! Pay tribute to the Emerald Isle with these sweet Fruity Irish Flag Cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h32m

Yield 36 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups butter, softened
4 cups flour
1/3 cup JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin (2/3 of 3-oz. pkg.)
1/3 cup JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin (2/3 of 3-oz. pkg.)

Steps:

  • Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough into thirds; place each in separate medium bowl. Add different flavor dry gelatin mix to dough in 2 bowls; mix well. Leave dough in remaining bowl plain.
  • Cut 18x4-inch strip from parchment; use to line 9x5-inch loaf pan, with ends of paper extending over sides. Press dough, 1 flavor at a time, into prepared pan, placing plain dough in between layers of colored dough. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Use parchment handles to remove dough from pan; invert onto cutting board. Cut into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice crosswise into 3 pieces. Place, 1 inch apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until centers are set. Cool 5 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

IRISH FLAG COOKIES



Irish Flag Cookies image

Crisp sugar cookies frosted to look like the flag of the Irish Republic.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Cut-Out Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls.
  • Working with 1/3 of the dough at a time, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. With a knife, cut dough into rectangles about 2 inches high by 3 inches long. (6 x 8 cm).
  • Place rectangles on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for a richer flavor. Soften it to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating them.

Conclusion:

Irish flag cookies are a fun and easy treat to make for St. Patrick's Day or any other occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover cookie dough. With their festive colors and delicious taste, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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