Clover Cookies
My fiancé jokes that every holiday is “my favorite” since I get overly giddy about each approaching one. I can say with certainty though, that Saint Patrick’s Day has never really done it for me. Sure, I try to wear green to avoid getting pinched, but the thrill of tinted beer and rowdy bars holds little appeal. That was, until I discovered how fun it was to make holiday-themed treats. The best part about these sugar cookies? The more you eat, the luckier you are. Pinky swear.
P.S. Do not try to buy pre-made sugar cookie dough to save time. I would show you photographic evidence, but it’s far too grotesque to share. Just trust me.
P.P.S. Royal icing is a toughie. The results (after three tries) were perfect; especially when topped with homemade sanding sugar (I combined granulated sugar with food coloring).
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Wow Emily! You’re really becoming a baking artist!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! xxx
They’re very cute
Oh! This is so sweet, love it!:) You are so creative!
Those look great! I can’t say St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays either, but I’ll celebrate anything involving cookies
Oh I love your nail polish color! what is that?
Yummy! & the more you eat the luckier you are!?!… awesome! I’ll take a plate of them rt now
They look amazing and could make even Martha Stewart jealous!
they look so yummy!!!! what kind of camera do you use??? the photos are brilliant!
your nails are perrrrfect with that green! xo
fun idea, I might just be making cookies now! lol!
they look great and yummy too!
You always make me hungry with your pastrys!
ah they’re so cute emily! LOVE that color!
happy st. patrick’s day!
They look like fun. I love baking- just not eating the baking so I always end up in a dilemma!! Love the lilac nail colour- is it OPI? Would love you to call by.
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awww! those look super yummy! I love how you make everything from scratch!
Happy St Patrick’s day! The cookies looked too pretty to be eaten. Only if there is a stencil for four-leaf clovers. Real four-leaf clovers are hard to come by.
They look so great!
I like your approach to holidays, Emily: if I saw each one as an opportunity to make delicious treats, I think I could get into them all, too!
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it’s so cute =) love it
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So cute!! Love the deserts that you make
Oh wow, my Irish half is now feeling a little sheepish that I’m not celebrating. Might have to have a Guiness and ice some readymade biscuits!
Those look good and I LOVE your nail polish. What color is that?
Happy St. paddy’s day! Never really liked green, so don’t have any green clothes to wear today, even if I’m Irish, but this is a great idea to still celebrate! gonna have to try them sometime
They look perfect! Nicely done!
Umm… those look professional! I think I may be having cookies for breakfast now…
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Oh hooray, someone else out there that doesn’t jump on the St. Paddy’s day bandwagon. I always feel like a bit of a dork, since I never go out and celebrate this one… but I think those cookies are the only celebratin’ I need, mmhm. COOKIES!
Those cookies are beautiful!!
wow. they look dellicious. you should try making money with the gift you have!
Emily- those cookies look so delicious! They look way better than the ones you can buy in the store! My tummy is grumbling for cookies now
beijos-Tiffany
PS- love and want that nail color! gorgeous! It’s Essie right?
They look so delicious!
Way to go Martha!
I LOVE these. They look perfect though and mine would probably look like a leprechaun made them
Sadie at heyMamas
Yum yum- those look so perfect!
Wish I had one of those right now. It’s be so much more festive than yogurt for my breakfast!
the cookies look so yummy
These are adorable! And I completely agree with you on St. Patty’s Day. Not my cup of tea.
These look delicious! And the icing is perfect, mine always goes all messy!
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I love these! Always been shy of the royal icing but need to try soon!
So funny – my bf says the same thing; any holiday is an excuse for a theme party or at least theme treats!
Beyond impressed. I would have eaten all the raw dough before it made it into clover form.
WOW THOSE LOOK INCREDIBLE!! You have to have such a steady hand to make them look that good!! BRAVA!
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I definitely read this as “Clever Cookies.” It makes sense either way.
Hilarious!!! Every holiday is my favorite too!
they look delicious!
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The cookies look incredible, the photography even better!
yummy ! they look perfect!
what nail polish are u wearing?? i love it!
Munchkin! But St. Patrick’s Day IS one of my absolute favorite holidays! Maybe this is one of those instances in which opposites attract? Cause I’ve never liked Halloween, and yet I heart you so:) I think loving St. Patrick’s Day is a prerequisite for growing up in the suburbs of New York. The parade is a huge deal, especially since 75% of my town was Irish!
So yummy! I can almost taste them
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Oh delish. I love sugar cookies with LOTS of icing
These could not be more perfect.
Adorable!! You make me wish I had a sweet tooth!
Your nail polish is amazing.
these are WAY TOO CUTE – but not as cute as your nail polish.
You are such a great baker! I am jealous! Are you wearing green today?
OMG…DELISH!!!!!
…i think the nailpolish is done out in deco OPI…i could be wrong, but mine looks that exact shade when its on!
lovely cookies
So cute! I’m not a huge st. pattys day fan either but those cookies are looking good enough to get into the spirit!
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cute cookies! i love your food shots and your creativity.
looks great! i need to bake more holiday-themed cookies & cupcakes. i think it will help bring me into the spirit of things.
so festive! great pics…as always
You never fail to impress me with your culinary (and of course fashion) prowess! Those look delish!
I agree about St. Patty’s day, but these could sell me.
I love the theory about luck in relation to how many cookies you eat! I’m completely on board with that one. These cookies look so professional and delicious! Your blog is so descriptive and artistic, I love it!
Wow Emily! You are becoming Martha Stewart!
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truly yummy looking!!! i literally want to bake now…but im at work!!
luv the lilacism on your nails
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Ooooh Emily these look yummy!! Thanks for sharing!!
Happy St. Patty’s Day
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HAPPY PATTY’S DAY!! WHAT NAIL POLISH ARE YOU WEARING!!
those cookies are so cute! i NEVER bake but i think you’re starting to inspire me hahaha
every holiday is my favorite too!! its something to celebrate and dress up in a theme haha. its even more exciting now that i’ve started teaching because kids are always into holiday especially random ones like the 100th day of school and pj day
That looks so delish and cute!
Those are so cute and look super delicious! Happy St. Patty’s Day!
These sugar cookies really are the best. I’ve made them multiple times for holiday gifts and everyone loves them! Royal icing is a must.
you are too cute!!!!
Yum, i would definitely rather stay in eating shamrock sugar cookies then out drinking green beer in a rowdy bar!
omg i want this!!
These are absolutely adorable. And, really, does anyone actually ENJOY green beer?
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Happy St. Patrick’s day!!Wonderful cookies…Now I think I will try to cook them!
MMMMMMMMMM Did Luna have a cookie?
I’m with you – St. Patty’s Day is not my cup of tea. But looking at your yummy cookies could make me okay with it
I use the same recipe! It is, by far, the best sugar cookie recipe I’ve found.
I also made my own St. Patrick’s Day cookies. I used homemade frosting tinted green. Everyone loved them.
Yummy! Happy St. Patricks Day!
So cute!
These cookies are adorable!
Happy St. Patty’s Day…
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you should come check it out, you could buy LOTS of baking stuff there!
Lusty
They look so perfect! Smart of you to invest in one of those squeeze bottles – they make icing cookies so much easier.
Care to drop a package off at my office?
I totally know what you mean about the store bought cookie dough. Its the weirdest thing! These look amazing. Go you!
I hear ya. Sugar cookies for every occasion! So cute! I need to attempt royal icing.
They came out GREAT!!!!!!!!
Hey! I’ve never commented on your blog before, but this time I just have to…. I’m SO jealous of your kitchen skills!
so so so precious! and LOVE your nails.
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What a lovely blog! Love, love, love.
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I’m so green – with envy! Those cookies look so pretty and delicious! I want one – maybe 4. Yummmm. =)
Wow…those look amazing! And I love your nail polish color
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!
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They look so perfect and delicious! I would love to live close to you just so I could taste test all the goodies you make. xo
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They look so perfect and delicious!
Folks,
Its not St Patty’s day-if you’re shortening it, do so correctly-St Paddy’s day
Emily,
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they look so good!! what a great idea!
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so cute! happy st. patty’s day!
haha i agree about getting excited about every holiday for making cookies!!! they look so good
lauren
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Happy Saint Patty’s Day! I’d have to admit I don’t normally put to much thought into it, but legally drinking a greed beer this year sounds like fun.
You are sooo cute!! Those cookies look incredible! And I am a little late, but congratulations on the two year mark for the blog. =)
I enjoy it everyday!
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Yum. Even though I’m a red head… AND I’m crazy about gold… I still can’t seem to get into St Patty’s day… alas i even forgot it was the big Green day and I’m wearing black.
Those are darling! I make colored pancakes for every holiday!
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Those look delicious. They make me want to cheat on my diet. Love your blog and style.
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Num Num Num!!! Yummers. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!
Oh how these remind me I need to take more time to do the things I LOVE!
baking is the best, tough to find time for with two kids but who am I kidding, that make it even more fun!!
KP
thanks for the inspiration
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Yum! I love sugar cookies! I made an easy dessert today too!
Whip up these Pavlovas to easily impress when entertaining!
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These are so cute! You’re ever so talented.
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i could definitely eat some of those today!
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You should seriously open up a little bakery in LA. You always have the best pastries/cupcakes/cookies ever! Another adorable post
Those cookies look amazing and so yummy! I’d eat 3 or 4 in one sitting!
Is your nail color Lilacism by Essie? That’s what it reminds me of. Super pretty shade!
Yum!
You know I’ve always fought with icing bags and now you’ve just inspired me to throw them out and go buy some tubes! Great idea and great cookies!
You are an amazing baker!
they look so good!
I am new to your blog and so far I absolutely love it and I think you need to do more video blogs. I was just wondering what camera you used to take the majority of your photos? Thanks and keep up the amazing work.
Lauren
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
Why is it, that anything you make, looks perfect? And I’m saying it in a good way.
I must admit I do love the holiday. It is the Irish in me. I wear green. I drink the green beer. I am always in search of a good shamrock shake, soda bread, cabbage and potatos! yummm!!
everyone is irish today!
My initial reaction when I saw the first picture was: There’s no way SHE made those. Then I scrolled down and saw the evidence. Well done.
Loove your nail polish! What is it called?
I love this post! btw… cute nails!
love the cookies. happy st. patty’s day.
your blog is amazing. i can’t help but get excited each time you post
I not really a St. Patricks day person either, but so cute!
I have the same nail polish on right now! Such a nice colour that goes with almost everything. Mines by Butter.
I def want to make some cookies now too!
I just loooooooooove your site. You are so pretty and SO creative!
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Those look yummy! I also love your nail polish color.
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Those are actually beautiful!
Never understood why the states go so overly crazy for St Patricks. I realise of course there are plenty of Irish over there… just not as many as there actually are over here on the emerald isles…
That being said, I celebrate being Irish (and English) and these cookies look utterly divine!
that look DELICIOUS! YOU’RE MAKING ME HUNGRY. AND THE ARE SO CUTE!!!!!!!!
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love your nail polish! what color is it? and the brand?
thanks!
They are perfect! Maybe your next venture should be in the cookie business, because you do an a.maz.ing job. Thanks for sharing. As always such a treat to stop by!
wow! those look delicious. can the frosting look any more perfect? love it! thanks for sharing this great idea.
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ahh those sugar cookies look beautiful!
love your lavender nail polish!
[...] Clover Cookies |16 Emily { 03.17.10 at 3:13 am }. Happy St Patrick’s day! The cookies looked too pretty to be eaten. Only if there is a stencil for four-leaf clovers. Real four-leaf clovers are hard to come by. 17 Meg { 03.17.10 at 3:22 am }. They look so great! ….. I was just wondering what camera you used to take the majority of your photos? Thanks and keep up the amazing work. Lauren. 117 Apple { 03.17.10 at 6:31 pm }. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! 118 Katie { 03.17.10 at 6:34 pm } …Read more [...]
[...] Clover Cookies |16 Emily { 03.17.10 at 3:13 am }. Happy St Patrick’s day! The cookies looked too pretty to be eaten. Only if there is a stencil for four-leaf clovers. Real four-leaf clovers are hard to come by. 17 Meg { 03.17.10 at 3:22 am }. They look so great! ….. I was just wondering what camera you used to take the majority of your photos? Thanks and keep up the amazing work. Lauren. 117 Apple { 03.17.10 at 6:31 pm }. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! 118 Katie { 03.17.10 at 6:34 pm } … Read more [...]
Happy St. Patricks Day from Dublin!
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Love the cookies! also love your nail polish, really like the light colors for spring especially that kind of lavender
Those look YUMMY! Will definitely be making these for the bf for St. Patty’s Day
Soo cute! It looks yummy.
these look AH-mazing!
oh my god it looks so good
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What color nail polish is that? I am on a hunt and can’t find anything that I think it might be!!
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