How to Make the Most Delicious Lofthouse St. Patrick’s Day Cookies at Home! We are talking about Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies People! – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day 2024! 🍀🌈🍪 Cookie Lovers Unite.
We even recommend some St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shenanigans! Try your hand at attracting some leprechauns with these cookies and maybe you can test your luck at winning a pot of gold! 🍀🌈🌟
We swear the sugar rush you get from these yummy sugar cookies will make you dance a jig! 🍀 Plus these sugar cookies are waaay better than shamrock cookies made with cookie cutters and easier too.
Follow my simple steps to recreate the iconic Lofthouse Cookies experience in your own kitchen! 📸✨ From mixing the ingredients to crafting each cookie with love. Get fun St. Patrick’s Day cookie inspiration and ideas here. 👩🍳
TIP: You can opt for green cookies, green frosting, neither, both, or any combination!
💚 Ingredients
💚 Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Green food coloring
- White and green sprinkles
💚 Green Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
🍀 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add green food coloring to the dough and combine.
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This step helps the dough firm up for easy handling.
- Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shamrock shapes or use a cup to get the classic circle shape of the Lofthouse cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to golden. Be careful not to overbake to maintain that soft and fluffy texture.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🌈 Green Icing:
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Color: Add a few drops of green food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of green. Mix well.
- Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the green icing over the top of each cookie using a spatula or knife. Add sprinkles for that extra touch of green!
- Let it Set: Allow the icing to set before storing or serving.
🎨 Icing Ideas & Decor Inspiration
When it comes to decorating your St. Patrick’s Day cookies, the sky’s the limit!
Buttercream Frosting: For a softer, creamier texture, try using buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting.
Edible Glitter & Gold Dust: Add a touch of sparkle and shine to your cookies with edible glitter and gold dust. Simply sprinkle it over your icing while it’s still wet for a magical finishing touch.
Sprinkle a Bit of Magic: For a festive touch add green and white sprinkles to your sugar cookies.
Looking for a fun and delicious activity to do with the little ones? These St. Patrick’s Day cookies are perfect for kids of all ages! Let them get in on the action by helping with mixing, rolling, cutting, and decorating. The best cookies for kids(and kids at heart!)
Don’t worry about perfection! Enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day shamrock shambles and have a laugh at our expense below! Instagram versus Reality! We think we totally nailed it! What do you think? In any case, we had loads of fun!
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