St. Patrick’s Day Green Crinkle Cookies
These festive cookies blend sweetness with a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box green cake mix Use a fresh box for best results.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Or substitute with vanilla or almond extract.
- powdered sugar powdered sugar for coating Generously coat the cookie balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract.
- Mix until a cohesive yet sticky dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of chilled dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until generously coated.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped cookies for up to three months.