Best 5 Irish Shamrock Cookies Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Ireland with our delectable Irish shamrock cookies, a timeless treat that captures the essence of this enchanting land. These cookies, adorned with the iconic shamrock symbol, embody the spirit of luck and merriment, making them a perfect addition to any celebration. Embark on a culinary journey through the emerald isle as we guide you through the steps of crafting these delectable delights. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting your culinary adventure, our comprehensive guide will ensure your shamrock cookies turn out perfectly.

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

SHAMROCK COOKIES



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A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Green paste food coloring
Green colored sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually add flour and salt. Tint with food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-in. shamrock cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

IRISH SHAMROCK COOKIES



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These green cookies are delicious anytime of the year. Make some green frosting for these cookies using a sugar cookie icing recipe found on Cookierecipe.com

Provided by MBMCD

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 ⅓ cups baking mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheet.
  • Cream together the butter or margarine and the pudding mix. Blend in the baking mix, egg and sugar and mix well.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 3/8 inch thickness and cut into cookies with a shamrock cookie cutter.
  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges. Let cookies cool on rack. Frost with green colored icing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 868.9 mg, Sugar 15 g

ST. PATRICK'S SHAMROCK COOKIES



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Make and share this St. Patrick's Shamrock Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter or margarine and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Add flour and salt to the butter and blend well.
  • With a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut out cookies using a 3 inch Shamrock cookie cutter and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Re-roll scraps.
  • Sprinkle green sugar crystals on each cookie.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until cookies are pale golden, not brown.
  • Let stand 2 minutes.
  • Remove to a rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 78.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 0.8

SHAMROCK COOKIES



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These festive cookies, perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party, are easy to prepare with Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Betty Crocker™ green gel food color
Betty Crocker™ green sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter, egg and flour. Add enough food color for desired shade of green. Roll dough by teaspoonfuls into 90 balls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll 81 of the dough balls in green sugar. Cut each of the remaining 9 balls into thirds. For each cookie, gently press 3 sugared balls together on ungreased cookie sheet; add 1 cut dough piece for stem.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SHAMROCK MINT COOKIES



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My kids have fun helping me make these cute cookies. Although these festive morsels are really meant for St. Patrick's Day, my family requests them year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, extract and food coloring. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into three 8-in. logs; roll in colored sugar. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. To form shamrocks, place three slices with sides touching 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Use a portion of another slice for stem. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cookies spread evenly and bake more consistently.
  • Chill your dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to measure out your dough. This will help you get uniform-sized cookies that bake evenly.
  • Bake your cookies on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. This will prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Let your cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have a shamrock cookie cutter, you can use a round cutter and cut out a small heart from the center of each cookie.

Conclusion:

Irish shamrock cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for St. Patrick's Day. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can create shamrock cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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