Description
St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a vibrant and festive treat that adds a touch of joy to your holiday celebrations. These delightful green cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. With a light, sugary flavor and an inviting appearance, these cookies will captivate both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a lively St. Patrick’s Day party or simply looking to brighten up your dessert table, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Plus, with just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have freshly baked cookies ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 oz box white cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until it forms a sticky dough.
- Mix in the green food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare two bowls: one with granulated sugar and another with powdered sugar.
- Scoop out dough using a tablespoon cookie scoop, roll into balls, first coating in granulated sugar, followed by powdered sugar.
- Place on lined cookie sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg