Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive and easy-to-make cookies featuring a moist yellow cake mix base, whipped topping for softness, and a touch of green food coloring for that holiday cheer. Rolled in powdered sugar and baked to perfection, these cookies are perfect for parties or a sweet seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix (any brand)
- 1 8 oz tub whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp green food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Grease your baking sheets or line them with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and set them aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, slightly beat the egg. Then add the yellow cake mix, whipped topping (Cool Whip), and green food coloring. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined to form a soft dough.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough into approximately 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated for a sweet, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the cookies are not browned, maintaining their tender texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, they are ready to enjoy your festive St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Notes
- Ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed for easier mixing.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and moist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Can add a few drops more green food coloring for a more vibrant color if desired.
- These cookies are not too sweet, balancing cake mix sweetness with a powdered sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
