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St. Patrick's Day Cookies

Easy St. Patrick's Day Cookies (Cake Mix Crinkle Recipe)

These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and vibrantly green thanks to a simple white cake mix shortcut. Rolled in a double layer of sugar for a bold crackled finish, they’re the perfect no-fail holiday cookie for parties, classrooms, and family baking fun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp green gel food coloring (or more to desired color)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a thick dough forms with no dry pockets.
  2. Stir in green gel food coloring, starting with a small amount and adding more until the dough reaches a vibrant emerald green.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up for rolling.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar into two separate bowls.
  5. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, then roll first in granulated sugar and then heavily in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are set and crinkles form. Centers should remain soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for the best emerald color. Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and ensure defined crinkles.

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