why make this recipe

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a fun and festive treat that everyone will love! They are simple to make and bring a touch of green to your celebration. With just a few ingredients, you can create cookies that are not only tasty but also look great on your dessert table. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cookies add joy to your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

how to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

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 these cookies on a festive platter during your St. Patrick’s Day gathering. They can be enjoyed with milk, coffee, or tea. For extra fun, you can decorate the cookies with green sprinkles or icing to match the holiday theme.

how to store Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them longer, you may freeze the cookies. Just make sure to separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

tips to make Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Make sure to chill the dough. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
If you want a deeper green color, add a little more gel food coloring.
Experiment with different flavors of cake mix for various cookie options throughout the year.

variation

You can easily change the color of the cookies by using different shades of gel food coloring. For example, use yellow for a cheerful spring look or red for Valentine’s Day. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different type of cake mix?

Yes! You can use any flavor of cake mix you like, but keep in mind that it may change the color of the cookies.

2. How do I know when the cookies are done baking?

The cookies are ready when they have spread slightly and the tops look crackled. They might look soft but will firm up as they cool.

3. Can I make the dough in advance?

Absolutely! You can prepare the dough a day ahead and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Just remember to let it sit out for a few minutes if it’s too hard to scoop.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Print Recipe

Fun and festive cookies for St. Patrick’s Day that are simple to make and delicious to eat.

Author: lila-monroe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Irish
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

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 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.

Notes

Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking. Try different cake mix flavors for variety.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: St. Patrick's Day, cookies, easy dessert, festive baking