Irish Flag Sugar Cookies
Originally submitted by Laria Tabul and modified by Kaboose.com
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Bring the luck of the Irish into your home for St. Paddy's Day with these crisp sugar cookies frosted to resemble the Irish flag. Or use cookie cutters to create sugary shamrocks or leprechauns instead.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Cooking Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls.
- Working with 1/3 of the dough at a time, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. With a knife, cut dough into rectangles about 2 inches high by 3 inches long. (6x8 cm).
- Place rectangles on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 198cal
- total fat: 10.7g
- cholesterol: 39mg
- sodium: 178mg
- carbohydrates: 23.4g
- fiber: 0.5g
- protein: 2.2g
Servings: 18
