Get ready to transform your kitchen into a magical Irish bakery with these show-stopping Decorated Biscoff Cut Out Cookies that will make even leprechauns jealous! These aren't just ordinary cookies – they're a delightful fusion of rich Biscoff spread, festive green decorations, and gold sparkles that promise to bring a touch of whimsy and indulgence to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Whether you're hosting a party or simply want to surprise your loved ones with a sweet treat, these cookies are guaranteed to be the pot of gold at the end of your baking rainbow!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup Biscoff spread
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green icing for decoration
- Gold sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add Biscoff spread to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Then blend in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Use shamrock or clover-shaped cookie cutters to cut out festive St. Patrick's Day shapes from the dough.
- Carefully transfer cut-out cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate cookies with green icing, creating intricate designs or covering entire surfaces.
- Sprinkle gold edible glitter or sprinkles over the green icing for a festive St. Patrick's Day touch.
- Allow icing to set completely before storing cookies in an airtight container.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out to prevent spreading and maintain sharp cookie cutter shapes.
- Use a light touch when rolling out the dough – too much handling can make cookies tough.
- For crisp edges, rotate your baking sheets halfway through cooking.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant green icing that won't water down your decoration.
- Invest in quality shamrock cookie cutters for professional-looking results.
- Store decorated cookies in a single layer to prevent smudging of intricate designs.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to complement the Biscoff spread.
- Have fun and don't aim for perfection – each cookie is a unique celebration of creativity!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
