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Grandma’s Irish Sugar Cookies 🍪🍀 are the perfect treat to add a little sweetness to any occasion, especially for St. Patrick’s Day! These cookies are soft, buttery, and full of flavor. Here’s how to make them:
Grandma’s Irish Sugar Cookies 🍪🍀
Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus additional for rolling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and vegetable oil until smooth and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until everything is well combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. You should have a soft dough.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each dough ball in a little extra granulated sugar to coat the outside.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Decoration:
- For an Irish twist, you can decorate the cookies with green sugar or sprinkles to make them festive for St. Patrick’s Day!
- If you want a little more flair, try adding some green frosting or a drizzle of white chocolate for extra sweetness.
These Irish Sugar Cookies are a soft, sweet treat that will bring a smile to your face. Perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🍪 Enjoy!
