Cloverleaf Cookies
Celebrate the season with these festive Cloverleaf Cookies—a whimsical treat perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion that calls for a touch of charm! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crafted with a simple yet flavorful dough, divided and dyed with vibrant green food coloring to mimic a lucky cloverleaf design. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch, they strike the ideal balance between sweet and satisfying. Ready in just over 30 minutes and made with pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also delightfully easy to prepare. Whether you're pairing them with a cup of tea or adding them to your holiday dessert spread, Cloverleaf Cookies are sure to bring joy and a pop of color to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 0.25 teaspoon green food coloring
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the creamed mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is crumbly, add the milk one tablespoon at a time to help bring it together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain and set it aside. Add green food coloring to the second portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
Refrigerate both portions of dough for 20 minutes to make shaping easier.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll both the plain and green dough into small, marble-sized balls. To form a cloverleaf, group three balls of the same color or an alternating pattern together on the baking sheet with their edges touching.
Gently press down slightly on each cloverleaf group to flatten the balls into a cohesive shape roughly 0.5 inches thick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Serve and enjoy your buttery, festive Cloverleaf Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.7 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.5 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 171.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
