St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies Recipe
Bake up some luck with these St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies. The chocolatey dough bakes soft and flavorful, finished with some festive holiday decorations!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp water + 1/4 tsp. espresso powder (diluted)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, on medium-high speed, beat the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add one egg at a time, mixing after each addition until incorporated. Then add vanilla. Mix.
- Add the baking powder, salt, espresso mixture, and cocoa. Mix on a low speed until combined.
- Gradually add flour. Mix until combined.
- Working with one fist-sized ball at a time, roll out flat on a floured surface (the thickness will depend on preference, prefer 1/4" thick or a bit thinner). Cut out shapes. Place onto sheets and bake for 6–8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
Once cooled, STORE decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If frosted, place parchment paper or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
You can also wrap cookies individually in plastic wrap for extra freshness. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge in a sealed container with parchment, wax paper, or plastic wrap between layers. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
To FREEZE, place unfrosted cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. For decorated cookies, freeze in a single layer first, then stack with parchment, wax paper, or plastic wrap between each. Thaw at room temperature. To refresh, warm briefly in the microwave (about 5–10 seconds) or enjoy as-is.
Nutrition
Serving: 36serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
