Easy St. Patrick's Day Cookies
Bright, festive, and simple, these green crinkle cookies are the fastest way to bring St. Patrick’s Day flair to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix Choose a good-quality brand with real vanilla flavor.
- 2 large eggs Using large eggs keeps the dough the right consistency.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil Use neutral-flavored vegetable oil or light canola oil for best results.
- 1/4 teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring A little gel goes a long way, add dropwise until desired shade.
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar For initial crunch and helps powdered sugar adhere.
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar Use powdered sugar for the outer coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl until the dough is sticky.
- Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare two bowls: one with granulated sugar and another with powdered sugar.
- Scoop the dough with a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 9–12 minutes until cookies are spread and tops are crackled.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
For best results, use gel coloring to avoid thinning the dough and ensure even color. Always measure accurately for perfect cookies.