Description
Delicious and festive shamrock-shaped treats perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
- Green food coloring: 1 tablespoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet)
- Colorful sprinkles: 1/2 cup (for decoration)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and tools.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the dough or roll into balls and flatten.
- Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control over sweetness.
- Choose high-quality green food coloring for vibrant results.
- Allow treats to cool completely before storing.
- Consider healthier alternatives like whole wheat flour or natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: St. Patrick's Day, shamrock treats, festive desserts, baking, Irish culture