Description
Delight in festive St. Patrick’s Day with these vibrant green cookies paired perfectly with a smooth and creamy buttercream dip. Soft, sweet, and subtly buttery, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for sharing at any celebration.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3-5 tsp green food coloring, to desired shade
For the Buttercream Dip
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This step is key for creating a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add green food coloring: Stir in the green food coloring, adjusting the amount until your dough reaches your desired St. Patrick’s Day shade.
- Prepare baking sheets and drop dough: Using a spoon, drop dollops of cookie dough about two inches apart onto the lined baking sheets to give them room to spread.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden, signaling they are cooked through but still soft.
- Make buttercream dip: While the cookies cool, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, perfect for dipping.
- Serve and enjoy: Present the cookies on a platter alongside the buttercream dip for a festive and delicious treat to share.
Notes
- Adjust green food coloring gradually to avoid overly artificial taste.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- The buttercream dip can be refrigerated and stirred before serving if made ahead.
