Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these soft and chewy Irish Cream Cookies! Made with a buttery dough, a hint of Irish cream, and festive green coloring, they are the perfect holiday treat. Customize them with chocolate chips, nuts, or an Irish cream glaze for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- 2 tbsp Irish cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, vanilla, green food coloring, and Irish cream (if using).
- Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Scoop and bake: Drop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or drizzle with Irish cream glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
