Make bright green, soft cookies for St. Patrick’s Day with just a box of white cake mix and a few simple steps.
introduction
These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are quick, fun, and perfect for a holiday treat. They use a white cake mix, a little oil and eggs, and Kelly green gel to get a bright color. For another simple snack idea you can serve with cookies, try these easy BBQ sausage appetizers.
why make this recipe
- You need few ingredients and little time.
- Kids can help roll and coat the dough.
- The cookies look festive and taste soft and sweet.
- You do not need to make dough from scratch.
how to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Make a sticky green dough from cake mix, eggs, and oil. Chill the dough so it is easy to shape. Scoop and roll balls, then coat them first in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar. Bake until the tops crack and the cookies spread a bit. Cool and enjoy.
Ingredients :
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (about 3 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions :
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Stir together until a sticky dough forms.
- Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the granulated sugar in one small bowl and the powdered sugar in another small bowl.
- Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
- Roll each scoop of dough into a ball between your hands.
- Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Next, roll each sugar-coated dough ball in the powdered sugar until completely covered.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
how to serve Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Serve them on a platter for a party or with a glass of milk. They make a nice treat in lunch boxes or at a bake sale. For a festive look, add a few green sprinkles after baking if you like.
how to store Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Place cooled cookies in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can freeze them in a sealed bag or container for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.
tips to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
- Chill the dough 30 minutes so it is easier to scoop and roll.
- Use gel food coloring for bright color without thinning the dough.
- Roll first in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar for the crackled look.
- Do not overbake; the cookies stay soft if you remove them when the tops crack.
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizes and even baking.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract for more flavor.
- Stir in a few green or white chocolate chips before chilling for extra texture.
- Use different food coloring shades for lighter or darker green.
- Roll only in powdered sugar for a softer outer coating.
FAQs
Q: Can I use a different cake mix?
A: Yes. You can try yellow or vanilla cake mix, but white mix gives the best bright color.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. You can chill the dough up to 24 hours before scooping and baking.
Q: How do I keep the green color bright?
A: Use gel food coloring and mix it well into the dough. Gel has stronger color than liquid.
Q: Can I make smaller or larger cookies?
A: Yes. Adjust bake time a few minutes less or more depending on size. Keep an eye on the first batch.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Bright green, soft cookies made easily with a white cake mix, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (about 3 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the granulated sugar in one bowl and the powdered sugar in another bowl.
- Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
- Roll each scoop of dough into a ball between your hands.
- Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Next, roll each sugar-coated dough ball in the powdered sugar until completely covered.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
