Delicious and Festive Irish Shamrock Cookies

These Irish Shamrock Cookies are a perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or any festive occasion. They are buttery, sweet, and adorned with a green sugar sprinkle, making them a fun and tasty addition to any celebration. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a batch of delicious cookies that are sure to impress your guests. Get into the spirit of the holiday with these festive and delectable treats!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Green sugar sprinkles

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies from the rolled dough.
9. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
10. Sprinkle green sugar sprinkles generously over the cookies to create a vibrant green shamrock design.
11. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and sprinkling process with the remaining dough.
12. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
13. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these festive Irish Shamrock Cookies!

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