Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these vibrant, soft, and chewy Green Crinkle Cookies made from a simple cake mix. These festive cookies feature a beautiful green color enhanced with gel food coloring and a distinctive crinkle finish, perfect for holiday gatherings or a fun baking project.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- green gel food coloring (amount as desired)
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Add Color: Add green gel food coloring to the dough and mix well until the dough reaches your desired vibrant green shade.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated, which helps create the crinkle effect.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and developed the characteristic crinkled surface.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green color without thinning the dough.
- Optional: Add white chocolate chips to the dough for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
