Vanilla Mint St. Patrick's Day Cookies
Soft vanilla cookies topped with creamy mint green frosting, perfect for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Ready in 30 minutes, yields 24 cookies.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green sanding sugar or sprinkles for rolling, optional
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, 2 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla. Scrape bowl.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoon balls, roll in green sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool.
- For frosting: Beat 1/2 cup butter, add powdered sugar, mint extract, cream. Tint green.
- Frost cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill dough for better shape.
- Use gel color for vibrant green.
- Store airtight up to 5 days.