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St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Delightful St. Patrick’s Day Cookies in Just 30 Minutes

These Easy St. Patrick's Day Cookies are a fun and vibrant treat for your festive celebrations, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix Provides a quick and easy base for chewy cookies; any similar cake mix works too.
  • 2 large eggs Enhance moisture and create structure in the dough.
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil Ensures the cookies remain soft and chewy throughout.
  • 0.25 tsp Kelly green gel food coloring Gives your St. Patrick’s Day cookies their eye-catching festive color; gel is preferred for vibrancy.
For the Coating
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar Adds a delightful sweetness and texture before baking.
  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar Creates that signature crackled finish, making your cookies visually appealing.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir well with a spatula until a thick, smooth dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drop in the Kelly green gel food coloring, starting with 0.25 teaspoons. Mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. In two separate small bowls, place the granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
  6. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each scoop into a ball. First, roll each ball in the granulated sugar, then roll them heavily in powdered sugar.
  7. Place the rolled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-12 minutes.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting the dough rest for 15-30 minutes reduces stickiness, which is key for shaping. Stick to gel food coloring for vibrant results.

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