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
Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a sticky dough forms. Stir in the green food coloring until the color is evenly distributed.Chill:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.Preheat and Sugar Up:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In one bowl, place the granulated sugar; in another, the powdered sugar.Form the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each first in the granulated sugar, then in the powdered sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.Bake:
Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the cookies have set and developed a slight crinkle. They should look a little underdone; they’ll firm up as they cool.Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The double sugar coating gives these cookies their signature crackled appearance and extra crunch.
- For a festive twist, consider adding mix-ins like white chocolate chips or a dash of lemon zest.
- To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time)
- Cook Time: 9–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (St. Patrick’s Day)