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

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

These festive cookies are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a touch of color and sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz, 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

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and oil until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Add the green food coloring and stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Place granulated sugar in one small bowl and powdered sugar in another.
  6. Use a 1-tablespoon scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
  7. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the tops have a crackled appearance.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

These delightful cookies are a simple and fun way to add a pop of green to your St. Patrick's Day celebration. The chilling step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.