Easy St. Patrick's Day Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (about 3 cups)
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/4 teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
→ Coating
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir together until a sticky dough forms.
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Add the Kelly green gel food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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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.
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Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each scoop of dough into a ball between your hands.
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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.
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Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly and the tops are crackled.
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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.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
# Notes:
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These cookies will stay soft and chewy for several days when stored properly.
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The granulated sugar helps the powdered sugar adhere better to the cookies.
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Gel food coloring works best as it won't thin the dough like liquid coloring.