Description
These Festive Green Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for any special occasion. With a hint of almond and a burst of bright green color, these cookies are perfect for Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, or any festive gathering. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are sure to be a hit with friends and family.
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 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Green food coloring
- 1/4 cup green sanding sugar or sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in green sugar or sprinkles, and place on baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well, making them perfect for storing and enjoying later.
- For a more pronounced almond flavor, increase the almond extract to 1 teaspoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
