Description
These festive crinkle-style cookies bring a burst of color and a sweet taste of tradition to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Soft, chewy, and coated in a crackled sugary finish, these cookies evoke memories of joyful family kitchens and holiday magic—perfect for baking with kids or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a sticky dough forms. Stir in the green food coloring until evenly distributed.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up and reduce spreading.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place granulated sugar in one bowl and powdered sugar in another.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Roll each first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
5. Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 9–12 minutes until cookies are set and crinkled but still soft in the center.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
The double sugar coating helps create the crackled look and adds a sweet texture.
Try adding white chocolate chips or lemon zest for a fun flavor twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg