Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies for a Lucky Treat

Looking for the perfect sweet treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are soft, chewy, and festive, featuring a bright green color and a deliciously crackled top. Made with a simple cake mix cookie dough, this recipe is quick, easy, and fun to make. Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party or just want a fun baking activity, these cookies are sure to bring good luck and smiles to your table!

Why You’ll Love These St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Super Easy – Made with just a cake mix and a few ingredients.
Fun & Festive – A bright green color makes them perfect for the holiday.
Soft & Chewy – Crackled on top with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Kid-Friendly – A great baking activity for the whole family.

Ingredients

You only need six simple ingredients to make these delicious cookies:

• 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

Pro Tip:

For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of almond extract.

How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
2. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
3. Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat & Prepare

5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Place the granulated sugar in one small bowl and the powdered sugar in another.

Step 3: Shape & Coat the Cookies

8. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
9. Roll each scoop into a smooth ball between your hands.
10. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar first, then in the powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 4: Bake & Cool

11. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
12. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies spread slightly and the tops crackle.
13. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

14. Once cooled, serve your festive St. Patrick’s Day cookies with a cup of tea or milk.

How to Store St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Let frozen cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.

Make-Ahead Tip:

Prepare the cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking!

Expert Tips for the Best St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Chill the Dough – This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Use Gel Food Coloring – Liquid food coloring can alter the texture of the dough.
Roll in Two Sugars – Coating with granulated and powdered sugar creates the perfect crackled effect.
Don’t Overbake – The cookies will be soft when fresh out of the oven but firm up as they cool.

FAQs: St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

1. Can I use different food coloring?

Yes! If you don’t have Kelly green, you can mix blue and yellow gel food coloring to create a similar shade.

2. Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Absolutely! Use a gluten-free cake mix to make these cookies gluten-free friendly.

3. Can I add mix-ins?

Yes! Try adding:

• White chocolate chips
• Rainbow sprinkles
• Mint chocolate chips

4. What if I don’t have a cake mix?

You can make a homemade cake mix by whisking together:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

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