Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Festive Treats for Your Celebration
These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are soft, chewy, and covered in a crackled sugar coating that makes them as festive as they are delicious. Made with a simple cake mix shortcut, these cookies come together quickly and are perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or just a fun baking activity with kids.
Ingredients
- White cake mix about 15.25 oz
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Kelly green gel food coloring because we all want those vibrant green desserts for St. Patrick’s Day !
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix It Up : In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil until you’ve got a sticky dough.
- Go Green : Add the green food coloring and mix until the dough looks like it belongs on the Emerald Isle.
- Chill Out : Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps keep the cookies thick and chewy instead of spreading out too much during baking.
- Prep & Roll : Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar.
- Bake ‘Em : Place the dough balls on the sheet about two inches apart and bake for 9–12 minutes. Look for that signature crackled top—it’s like magic happening right before your eyes!
- Cool Down : Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- And voilà! You’ve just created a batch of Saint Patrick’s Day treats that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Freezing Dough: You can freeze the dough balls before baking. Simply thaw slightly before rolling in sugar and baking.
- Customizable: Add mint extract for a shamrock shake flavor or white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.