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C. Motter Cindy

Vanilla Bean Shamrock Cookies

Delight in these soft and chewy Vanilla Bean Shamrock Cookies, infused with real vanilla for a gourmet touch and decorated with vibrant green royal icing, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 cups 3 all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 salt
  • 1 cup 1 unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup 1 granulated sugar
  • 1 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons 2 vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
  • 1 teaspoon 1 pure vanilla extract
For the Royal Icing
  • 4 cups 4 powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons 3 meringue powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 pure vanilla extract
  • 8-10 tablespoons 8-10 warm water

Equipment

  • oven
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Shamrock cookie cutter
  • Piping bags

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

These cookies are perfect for St. Patrick's Day and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week once the icing has hardened. For best results, chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.
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