St. Patrick's Day Cookies and Treats

These delightful St. Patrick's Day cookies are infused with the luck of the Irish. With green chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios, they're a delicious and festive treat to celebrate the holiday.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup green chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• Green food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

Line baking sheets with parchment paper

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition

If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a vibrant green color

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Stir in the green chocolate chips and chopped pistachios

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Serve and enjoy these festive St

Patrick's Day cookies and treats!