These St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are soft, green, and easy to make. They bring a bit of holiday fun to your kitchen with simple ingredients. If you like cookies, try a different cookie idea like the brown sugar rhubarb cookies recipe for another sweet treat.
why make this recipe
This recipe is quick and simple. You can make a big batch for a party or a small batch for family snacks. Kids will love the green color. The dough is easy to mix and bakes fast.
how to make St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Follow the steps below. Read the ingredients and directions first. Use room temperature butter and one egg. Add green food coloring to reach the color you want. You can fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins before baking.
Ingredients :
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins (optional)
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add green food coloring to your desired shade.
- Fold in chocolate chips or any other mix-ins if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your festive cookies!
how to serve St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Serve warm with a glass of milk or tea. Place them on a holiday plate for guests. You can stack them in a clear bag and tie with green ribbon for gifts.
how to store St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
tips to make St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
- Use gel food coloring for a bright green color without adding too much liquid.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour. Mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough 15-30 minutes if it feels too soft before baking.
- Test bake one cookie first to check color and bake time.
- Space dough balls about 2 inches apart so cookies spread evenly.
variation (if any)
- Add white chocolate chips and a drop of mint extract for minty cookies.
- Use green sprinkles on top before baking for extra color.
- Make small cookies for bite-size treats or large cookies for sharing.
- Replace chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit.
FAQs
Q: Can I use melted butter instead of softened butter?
A: It is best to use softened butter. Melted butter makes the dough too thin and the cookies can spread too much.
Q: How do I get a bright green color?
A: Use concentrated gel food coloring and add a little at a time until you get the shade you like.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. You can make the dough and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Q: Can I freeze the raw dough?
A: Yes. Scoop dough onto a tray, freeze until firm, then store in a sealed bag. Bake from frozen, adding a minute or two to the bake time.
Q: Do I need to chill the dough?
A: Chilling is optional but helps control spread and can improve texture.
St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These festive cookies are soft, green, and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add green food coloring to your desired shade.
- Fold in chocolate chips or any other mix-ins if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with milk or tea and store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
