Shamrock Sugar Cookies Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (17)

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 teaspoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • Green food coloring, optional
  • Yellow food coloring, optional
  • White food coloring, optional
  • Edible pearls, optional, for decoration
  • Sprinkles, optional

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