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St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Delicious St. Patrick's Day Cookies That Everyone Will Love

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful cookies that are soft, chewy, and eye-catching—perfect for festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Provides a quick and easy base for your cookies.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or melted coconut oil.
  • 1 tbsp Kelly Green Gel Food Coloring Gel color ensures consistency in dough.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds a light crunch to the exterior.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for the signature crackled look.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix the dough by combining white cake mix, large eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly distributed, about another minute.
  3. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Set up two shallow bowls with granulated sugar and powdered sugar for coating.
  6. Shape the chilled dough into balls, dip in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar, and arrange on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 9-12 minutes until tops are cracked but cookies are slightly soft in the center.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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