Irish Flag Cookies

How to Make It:

Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough

1. Make or Use Cookie Dough: If using store-bought cookie dough, skip to the next step. Otherwise, mix together flour, sugar, and other dry ingredients with butter and egg to form a dough.

2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
   
   

Step 2: Bake the Cookies

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

3. Cut Rectangles: Use a knife or a cookie cutter to cut out rectangles approximately 2 inches by 3 inches (5 cm by 7.5 cm).

4. Bake: Place the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.

5. Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
   
   

Step 3: Make the Icing

1. Prepare Icing Colors: Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water to create a thick but spreadable icing. Divide the icing into three portions.

2. Color the Icing: Add green food coloring to one portion, orange to another, and leave the third portion white.

3. Mix Well: Ensure each color is evenly mixed.
   
   

Step 4: Decorate the Cookies

1. Frost the Cookies: Using the colored icings, frost each cookie with a green stripe on the left, a white stripe in the middle, and an orange stripe on the right. Each stripe should be about 1 inch wide.

2. Serve: Once the icing is set, your Irish Flag Cookies are ready to be enjoyed.

   
   Pro Tips: 

• You can adjust the size of the cookies based on your preference.

• If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake for an additional minute or two.

• For a more vibrant color, use gel or paste food coloring instead of liquid.