St Patrick’s Day Green Cherry Shamrock Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Cherry Shamrock Cookies. Soft, buttery, and studded with white chocolate and green sprinkles, each cookie is topped with vibrant green candied cherries arranged like shamrocks for a charming holiday treat.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons nonpareil sprinkles (green or teal green color)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• Green candied cherries (such as Paradise Fruit Co.)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. Step 2: Cut some green cherries in half for the shamrock leaves and slice some into strips for the stems. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy using a mixer.
4. Step 4: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
5. Step 5: Stir in the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking powder until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Fold in the sprinkles and white chocolate chips.
6. Step 6: Using a ¼ cup scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Optionally, flatten slightly or leave thick.
7. Step 7: Arrange 3 or 4 halved cherries closely in the center of each cookie to form shamrock leaves, then add a cherry strip for the stem. Press them gently so they stay together during baking.
8. Step 8: Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly golden around the edges.
9. Step 9: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For a stronger cherry flavor, soak green candied cherries in a little lemon juice before assembling the shamrocks.
• You can substitute white chocolate chips with white candy melts for a smoother texture.
• If you can’t find green cherries, try using red candied cherries with green sprinkles for a festive look.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat briefly in a warm oven or microwave to restore softness if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze these cookies?

Yes, you can freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

What can I use if I don’t have cream of tartar?

You can substitute ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar for the cream of tartar, or simply omit it; the cookies will still turn out well.

St Patrick’s Day Green Cherry Shamrock Cookies Recipe

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Cherry Shamrock Cookies, featuring a soft, buttery base studded with white chocolate chips and nonpareil sprinkles. Adorned with green candied cherries arranged into charming shamrocks, these cookies bring a delightful mix of textures and a burst of holiday spirit perfect for celebrations.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 18 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert, Cookies
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons nonpareil sprinkles (green colors, such as teal green)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Decoration:

• Green candied cherries (such as Paradise Fruit Co.)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
2. Prepare Cherries: Cut some green candied cherries in half to use as the shamrock leaves and slice some strips of cherries to serve as the stems. Set these aside for decoration.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and creamy in texture.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all purpose flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the flour mixture disappears, then fold in the green nonpareil sprinkles and white chocolate chips evenly.
6. Scoop Dough: Use a large cookie scoop (approximately ¼ cup) to portion dough balls onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You may keep the scooped dough thick or flatten slightly to about 1 inch in thickness depending on your preference for thickness.
7. Form Shamrocks: Arrange 3 or 4 half green cherries closely together in the center of each dough ball to form the leaves of the shamrock, then add a strip of candied cherry as the stem. Position the cherries closely so they hold shape during baking.
8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until set but still soft.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Room temperature butter is essential for a smooth creaming process to achieve a light and fluffy cookie.
• Placing the cherry pieces close together before baking helps maintain the shamrock shape.
• Using a large cookie scoop ensures uniform cookie size and consistent baking.
• You can substitute the green candied cherries with fresh green glacé cherries if available.
• If you prefer thinner cookies, flatten the dough balls to about 1 inch before baking.

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