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Green Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Green Crinkle Cookies Recipe – Easy, Festive, and Fun!

Discover how to make delightful Green Crinkle Cookies, perfect for any festive occasion like St. Patrick's Day!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 box green cake mix any flavor works, but green is ideal for festivity
  • ½ cup oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon gel food coloring to enhance the green color
For the Coatings
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating dough balls
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for the snowy finish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs until a thick dough forms.
  2. Add the gel food coloring gradually, mixing until the desired shade of green is achieved.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and coat in granulated then powdered sugar.
  6. Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 9-12 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough adequately before baking for the best texture. Customize flavors by experimenting with different cake mixes or adding chocolate chips.

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