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Easy Cookies for a Lucky Treat

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These Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are a festive, fun, and simple treat to celebrate the holiday! Soft, chewy, and adorned with a crackled powdered sugar coating, these vibrant green cookies come together quickly using a cake mix shortcut. Perfect for last-minute celebrations, they’re sure to bring a smile to anyone who enjoys them!

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

  1. Prepare the Dough

    • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a sticky dough forms.

  2. Add Color

    • Stir in the green food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.

  3. Chill

    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up.

  4. Preheat Oven

    • Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. Prepare Sugar Coatings

    • Place granulated sugar in one small bowl and powdered sugar in another.

  6. Form Cookies

    • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.

  7. Bake

    • Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the tops are crackled.

  8. Cool

    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add-ins: Incorporate white chocolate chips or a hint of mint extract for extra flavor.
  • Color Options: Use different gel food colors to match other holidays or themes.
  • Frosting: For a fun twist, sandwich two cookies with frosting for a delicious treat!

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