Our St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies are your best choice for celebrating everyone’s favorite green holiday. Here’s why. They’re oh-so buttery, and so impossibly melt-in-your-mouth soft and delicious. Mmmm! And perhaps best of all, they’re super simple to make.
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So, think of each batch as your pot of gold, and you never even have to follow the rainbow.
But what you’ll really love about these cookies is that they’re perfect for celebrating with green flair. And you don’t even have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to make them! Pick any day in March, and watch your kid’s eyes light up as soon as they see them.
If I were you, I’d be ready to jump into this recipe with both feet…BUT, before you do, you might want to check out these other festive green treats, like our Lucky Charms treats or Guinness sandwich cookies.
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Why You’ll Love St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies
- If you like treats that are sweet but not too sweet, you’ll love these St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies. They’re buttery, melt-away delicate, and just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Anyone can make them. No, seriously. If you can mix, stir, roll, and preheat an oven, you can make this recipe. No luck required. 😉
- So I know I just mentioned how easy they are to prepare, BUT…they’re also really cute and impressive. All you need is some green food coloring and a piping tip to make them look festive and picture-worthy.
- It’s a great activity for kids and the whole family. Decorating them is so fun. If you have some sprinkles, Shamrock (clover) cookie cutters, and frosting, you’ve got yourself a party.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Green Frosting
- White Frosting (optional)
- Green Sanding Sugar (optional)
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies
Follow steps 1 through 7 on the sugar cookie recipe card.
After chilling, use a clover-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each one.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, mix the white frosting with a few drops of green food coloring until you get the color you want.
Add the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Pipe the frosting over the cookie until it’s completely covered. Continue this step until all cookies are decorated. Enjoy!
Top Tip
You MUST chill the dough before cutting the cookies because it makes it easier to roll the dough and helps the cookies hold their shape. Just 20-30 minutes in the fridge will do the trick.
I like to chill the cookies after I cut them out, as the dough starts to warm quickly after you roll it out.
Storage
Unfrosted sugar cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days. While frosted sugar cookies (that contain milk) will need to be refrigerated and will also stay fresh for up to 5 days.
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FAQs
Certainly! You can make the dough up to 2 days in advance to keep it in the refrigerator. That’s if you plan on making the cookies right away. Or, for longer storage, you can freeze it.
Here’s how. Roll the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and place it in a freezer-safe bag. It’ll keep for a few months. Then, when you’re ready to use it, just thaw in the fridge overnight, cut, and bake.
You don’t have to. But, for the best results, I highly recommend that you chill the dough. It prevents the cookies from spreading. I can guarantee the cookies will spread if you do not chill the dough.
For the tastiest cookies, I recommend a thick buttercream or American buttercream frosting recipe like the one provided in the recipe card. If you want the best decorating option, you’ll need to go with royal icing. See our Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies for more options.
St Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Equipment
- Clover Shaped Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe
- 2 Cups White Frosting Homemade or Store Bought
- Green Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Follow steps 1 through 7 on the sugar cookie recipe card.
- After chilling, use a clover-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each one.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the white frosting with a few drops of green food coloring until you get the color you want.
- Add the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the frosting over the cookie until it's completely covered. Continue this step until all cookies are decorated. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the cookie dough is very cold. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading while baking.
- Ensure your cookies are completely cooled before adding any frosting or icing.
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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