Description
Festive Green Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery treats perfect for celebrating holidays or themed parties. These vibrant green cookies are easy to make and decorated with colorful sanding sugar or sprinkles, making them a delightful dessert for Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Green food coloring (as desired)
For Decorating
- 1/4 cup colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and the green food coloring. Mix until the color is evenly distributed and the ingredients are incorporated well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then, roll each dough ball in colored sanding sugar or sprinkles to coat them evenly.
- Arrange and Flatten: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass or your hand to ensure even baking and an appealing shape.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the bottoms turn a light golden color. The centers should still be soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring depending on how vibrant you want your cookies to be.
- These cookies are perfect for festive occasions such as Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, or themed parties.
- Make sure not to overbake; cookies should be soft in the center for the best texture.
- You can substitute almond extract with another flavor extract like peppermint for seasonal variation.
