Last Updated on March 6, 2025
Magical Leprechaun Cookies: Taste The Rainbow
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls – One for dry ingredients and another for wet ingredients.
- Electric Mixer or Whisk – To cream butter and sugars for a smooth dough.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – For accurate ingredient measurements.
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon – For mixing and folding in add-ins.
- Baking Sheet – To bake the cookies evenly.
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat – To prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cookie Scoop or Spoon – For uniform-sized cookies.
- Cooling Rack – To allow cookies to cool properly after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
- Green food coloring a few drops
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup green sprinkles or M&M’s
- ½ cup chopped pistachios optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar – In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts – Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- Add Green Food Coloring – Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until the dough reaches your desired shade.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients – Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Add-ins – Gently stir in white chocolate chips, sprinkles, and pistachios.
- Shape and Bake – Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutesor until edges are set.
- Cool and Enjoy – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy your festive Leprechaun Cookies!
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Notes
- Use Room Temperature Butter – Softened butter ensures a smooth and creamy dough, leading to perfectly chewy cookies.
- Don’t Overmix the Dough – Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended) – If you want thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutesbefore baking to prevent spreading.
- Adjust the Green Food Coloring – Start with a few drops and add more if needed to achieve the perfect festive green hue.
- Swap White Chocolate for Dark Chocolate – If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips.
- Pistachios Add a Crunch – The chopped pistachios bring a nutty flavor and texture but can be omitted if you prefer nut-free cookies.
- Keep an Eye on Baking Time – Since every oven is different, check the cookies at 10 minutes. They should be slightly golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool Properly – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to avoid breaking.
- Make Them Extra Festive – Add more sprinkles on top before baking for an even more colorful St. Patrick’s Day look!
- Store for Freshness – Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 204.7kcalCarbohydrates: 24.8gProtein: 2gFat: 11.3gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 36.7mgSodium: 13.1mgSugar: 19.4g
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Camila Aragón es una joven chef mexicana que combina su pasión por la cocina con su habilidad para escribir historias cautivadoras. Camila, nacida y criada en el vibrante centro de México, combina el legado culinario de su familia con su creatividad innata para crear platos que son verdaderas obras de arte para el paladar.
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