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Vanilla Bean Shamrock Cookies

Vanilla Bean Shamrock Cookies

Tender, buttery sugar cookies infused with real vanilla bean and topped with festive green buttercream swirls. The perfect gourmet treat for St. Patrick's Day.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla bean paste
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla bean paste, beating until well combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough for 1 hour, then roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shamrock shapes.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Beat frosting ingredients together, tint with green gel, and pipe swirls onto cooled cookies.

Notes

Chill your cookie dough properly to ensure the shamrock shapes stay sharp during baking. Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant green results.