Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

why make this recipe

This recipe makes soft, pretty green cookies that fit St. Patrick’s Day. They use a box cake mix so they come together fast. You can make them with kids or for a party and they look festive.

introduction

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies use a white cake mix and a little green food coloring. The dough chills briefly, then you roll the balls in sugar and powdered sugar for a crackled look. If you want another fast party snack, try this easy BBQ sausage appetizers for parties as well.

how to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Make the dough, chill it, then shape and coat each cookie ball in sugar and powdered sugar. Bake until the tops crackle a bit. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.

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 :

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
2. Stir together until a sticky dough forms.
3. Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Place the granulated sugar in one small bowl and the powdered sugar in another small bowl.
7. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
8. Roll each scoop of dough into a ball between your hands.
9. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
10. Next, roll each sugar-coated dough ball in the powdered sugar until completely covered.
11. Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
12. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
13. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
14. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
15. 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 cup of tea or milk. They work well on a holiday dessert table. You can add a few green sprinkles on top after baking if you like more color.

how to store Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

tips to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

• Chill the dough 30 minutes to make scooping easier and to keep shapes round.
• 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; remove when tops crackle and edges are set.

variation (if any)

• Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips to the dough for extra sweetness.
• Use mint or pistachio extract for a different flavor.
• Make smaller or larger cookies by changing the scoop size; adjust bake time by a few minutes.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a different color food gel?
A: Yes. Use any gel food color you like. Gel gives better color than liquid.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes. You can chill the dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

Q: Will these work with a yellow cake mix instead?
A: Yes, but the color and flavor will change. White cake mix gives the best bright green color.

Q: Can I skip rolling in granulated sugar?
A: You can, but the granulated sugar helps give a nice outer texture before the powdered sugar coating.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 42 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Soft, green cookies made with a box cake mix, great for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Ingredients

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• 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

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir together until a sticky dough forms.
2. Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Place the granulated sugar in one small bowl and the powdered sugar in another small bowl.
6. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll each scoop into a ball.
7. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated, then in the powdered sugar until completely covered.
8. Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 30mg