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A stack of clover-shaped Green Velvet Sugar Cookies generously topped with bright green sanding sugar.

Green Velvet Sugar Cookies

These cookies bring instant celebration when they come out of the oven. They are perfect for holiday parties and festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt

For the Dough

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • As needed Green food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to the creamed mixture.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Flatten the dough balls slightly and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to cool before you serve them.

Notes

These cookies are fun to make for any green-themed party or holiday celebration.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Green Snacks, Green Velvet Sugar Cookies, Saint Patrick Day Food, St Patrick's Day Party Food, St Patrick's Day Snacks For Kids, St Patrick’s Day Appetizers, St Patty Day Food