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easy st. patrick's day cookies

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

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These easy St. Patrick’s Day cookies are soft, chewy, and covered in a crackled powdered sugar coating. Made with a cake mix shortcut, they’re a festive, foolproof treat that comes together in no time!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix (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

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • Stir together until a sticky dough forms.
  • Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the granulated sugar in one small bowl and the powdered sugar in another small bowl.
  • Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
  • Roll each scoop of dough into a ball between your hands.
  • Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
  • Next, roll each sugar-coated dough ball in the powdered sugar until completely covered.
  • Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.