Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

Kick-off any St. Patrick’s Day celebration with these naturally colored and flavor-packed Leprechaun Marbled Cookies. Furthermore, the flavors of Lemon, Vanilla, and Matcha come in full force with color and flavor in these uniquely marbled cookies.

Finally, be careful to hide these cookies from those sneaky Leprechauns looking for their pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, because these will catch their eyes, hearts, and bellies!

Leprechaun Marbled Cookies Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter
• Monk Fruit Sweetener
• Carbonated Water
• Mexican Vanilla
• Gluten-Free Flour (1:1 Ratio)
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Pink Salt
• Matcha Powder
• Lemon
• Shamrock Sprinkles (Optional)

Mixing Up the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie Dough

1. First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
2. Next, using a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar (or sugar substitute) on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Then, add the carbonated water (or another egg substitute) and Mexican vanilla. Beat to combine.
4. Next, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and one cup of GF flour. Beat to combine.
5. Then, add the other 1 1/4 c. GF flour. Beat to combine.
6. Finally, the cookie dough is ready to divide and flavor.

Beat the Butter and Sugar Until Light and Fluffy

Add The Wet Ingredients; Beat to Combine

Add the Dry Ingredients; Beat to Combine

The Cookie Dough is Ready to Divide and Flavor

Flavoring the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie Dough

1. First, divide the cookie dough batter into two bowls.
2. Next, for the first cookie dough, add the Matcha powder. Mix until just combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
3. Then, for the next cookie dough, add the lemon zest and juice. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
4. Finally, place the plastic-wrapped cookie dough into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Flavor the First Cookie Dough with Matcha

Flavor the Second Cookie Dough with Lemon

Wrap the Cookie Dough in Plastic Wrap; Refrigerate for 1 Hour

Forming the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

1. After the cookie dough has chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, remove the cookie dough and place it on the kitchen counter. Let it “warm” to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. Next, using your fingers, pinch off a teaspoon of each color/flavor of dough – Lemon (Light Yellow) and Matcha (green).
   • Note: This is a fantastic step for kids to do!
3. Then, roll the colored dough together to make a marbled cookie dough ball in your hand.
   • Note: This is a fantastic step for kids to do!
4. Next, if you’d like to add sprinkles, press a few sprinkles on the tops of these cookies before chilling the dough.
   • Note: If you do not want to use sprinkles, skip this step.
5. Then, place the raw dough balls of Leprechaun Marbled Cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
6. Next, place the baking sheets into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
   • Note: If you plan to freeze the cookie dough, you can freeze the dough for up to 1 hour, package the dough balls in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, and then store them in your freezer for up to 3 months.
7. Finally, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove the Chilled Dough from the Refrigerator

Pinch off a Teaspoon of Each Flavor; Roll Together Into a Ball

Add the Sprinkles (If Desired)

Refrigerate the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie Dough Balls

Baking and Serving the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

1. First, place the baking sheets with the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie dough into the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set.
3. Then, remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire, cooling rack for 10 minutes.
4. Finally, place the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies on a wooden tray, or platter, or bundle them up as St. Patrick’s Day treats! Enjoy!

Bake the Cookies for 10-12 Minutes in a Preheated Oven

Remove the Cookies; Let Them Cool

Serve and Enjoy

Storing the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

Leprechaun Marbled Cookies will be the life of your party! However, if you happen to have leftovers, I’d recommend storing them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Finally, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months and then follow the preparation methods for baking them.

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Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

Yield: 24 Cookies or 2 Dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Kick-off any St. Patrick's Day celebration with these naturally colored and flavor-packed Leprechaun Marbled Cookies. Furthermore, the flavors of Lemon, Vanilla, and Matcha come in full force with color and flavor in these uniquely marbled cookies.

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Ingredients

• 1 c. Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
• 1/2 c. Monk Fruit Sweetener
• 1/2 c. Carbonated Water
• 2 tsp. Mexican Vanilla
• 2 1/4 c. Gluten-Free Flour (1:1 Ratio)
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Matcha Powder
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Shamrock Sprinkles (Optional)

Instructions

Mixing Up the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie Dough

1. First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
2. Next, using a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar (or sugar substitute) on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Then, add the carbonated water (or another egg substitute) and Mexican vanilla. Beat to combine.
4. Next, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and one cup of GF flour. Beat to combine.
5. Then, add the other 1 1/4 c. GF flour. Beat to combine.
6. Finally, the cookie dough is ready to divide and flavor.

Flavoring the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie Dough

1. First, divide the cookie dough batter into two bowls.
2. Next, for the first cookie dough, add the Matcha powder. Mix until just combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
3. Then, for the next cookie dough, add the Lemon zest and juice. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
4. Finally, place the plastic-wrapped cookie dough into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Forming the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

1. After the cookie dough has chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, remove the cookie dough and place it on the kitchen counter. Let it “warm” to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. Next, using your fingers, pinch off a teaspoon of each color/flavor of dough – Lemon (Light Yellow) and Matcha (green).
3. Then, roll the colored dough together to make a marbled cookie dough ball in your hand.
4. Next, if you'd like to add sprinkles, press a few sprinkles on the tops of these cookies before chilling the dough.
5. Then, place the raw dough balls of Leprechaun Marbled Cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
6. Next, place the baking sheets into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Finally, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baking and Serving the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies

1. First, place the baking sheets with the Leprechaun Marbled Cookie dough into the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the middle is slightly puffed.
3. Then, remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire, cooling rack for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, place the Leprechaun Marbled Cookies on a wooden tray, or platter, or bundle them up as St. Patrick's Day treats! Enjoy!

Notes

Leprechaun Marbled Cookies will be the life of your party! However, if you happen to have leftovers, I’d recommend storing them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Finally, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months and then follow the preparation methods for baking them.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g