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Green Buttercream Cookies with golden edges served on a white square plate.

Green Buttercream Cookies Recipe

Add a little St. Patrick’s cheer to your baking with Green Buttercream Cookies, glowing emerald with buttery crumb and lightly golden edges for a festive celebration spread.

Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 35
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 480 ml – 2 cups green vanilla buttercream – at room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 250 g – 2 cups plain flour
  • 5 ml – 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the leftover buttercream and the egg until well combined.

  2. Add the flour and baking soda, then mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and use a fork to gently press the batter down slightly.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C – 350°F for about 10 minutes.
  5. Let them cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t have leftover green buttercream, make 2 cups of your favourite vanilla buttercream and tint it with green food colouring until you reach your desired shade.