Shamrock Kiss Cookies 🍀
Description: With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, this delightful Shamrock Kiss Cookies recipe is a festive treat that’s as charming as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrating the occasion with friends and family, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty. Though I haven’t had the chance to bake them myself yet, the thought of these cute shamrock-shaped cookies topped with a mini kiss is simply irresistible. Let’s dive into the recipe to make this St. Paddy’s Day extra special!
Category: Dessert
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Approximately 30 cookies
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 package of cookie mix
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons food coloring (green for a shamrock effect)
For the Shamrock Frosting:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup hot milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Mini chocolate kisses (for decoration)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
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Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cookie mix with the cocoa powder. Stir these ingredients together until they are well blended. Next, add the vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Use a fork or spoon to mix everything until the dough comes together. It should be clumpy but easy to handle.
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Shape the Cookies: Take about 1 level teaspoon of dough and shape it into a small ball. For each shamrock, cluster 4 of these dough balls together on an ungreased cookie sheet. Slightly flatten each “leaf” of the shamrock. For the stem, shape one additional dough ball into a pencil-like shape and tuck it under the shamrock leaves.
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Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes or until they are set. Once done, allow the cookies to cool slightly on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Shamrock Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, you can make the shamrock frosting. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the powdered sugar, hot milk or cream, and vanilla extract. Add green food coloring to the mixture, if desired, and mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
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Decorate the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, outline each shamrock shape and the stem with the green shamrock frosting. Place a small amount of frosting in the center of each cookie and gently press a mini chocolate kiss into the center of the frosting. This will not only add a delightful chocolate flavor but also enhance the visual appeal of your shamrock cookies.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 50.1
- Fat: 3.4 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
- Sodium: 8.1 mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 grams
- Fiber: 0.6 grams
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Protein: 0.8 grams
Tips:
- To ensure uniform cookies, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to measure the dough.
- For a fun twist, you can use different colors of food coloring to create a rainbow effect or other festive designs.
- If you want to prepare the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate it for up to a week. Just rewhip before using.
Enjoy baking these Shamrock Kiss Cookies and have a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration! 🌿🍪🎉
