Easy buttery shortbread cookies made green for St. Patrick’s day. Everyone will love the classic buttery flavor and crumbly texture of a classic shortbread cookie with a fun green St. Patrick’s day twist to them. They make the perfect easy treat to bake this St. Patrick’s day.
The cookie dough is made like a classic shortbread cookie dough, except for the addition of green food coloring. Roll the cookie dough into balls and flatten slightly. Place onto a large ungreased baking sheet and bake until the bottoms are lightly browned.
St. Patrick's Day Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add in vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Add in the flour and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Add in the food coloring. Roll the cookie dough into balls and flatten slightly. Place the cookies onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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