These St. Patrick’s Day cake mix cookies are one of my go-to treats because they’re incredibly simple and quick to make. You only need three main ingredients, plus a bit of green coloring and your favorite frosting for decorating.
Cake mix cookies bake up soft, moist, and full of flavor. If you haven’t tried this easy method before, it’s a great one to add to your repertoire—perfect for holiday treats or last-minute baking.
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
For these festive green cookies, gather one box of white cake mix, two eggs, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. That’s all you need for the base.
After combining the dry mix with the eggs and oil, add about 10 drops of green food coloring. I used liquid food coloring; if you use gel, use slightly less and add more as needed until you reach your desired shade of green.
I like to scoop the dough with a tablespoon to keep cookie sizes consistent. Place scoops on the prepared baking sheet and gently reshape into rounds if needed.
Keep in mind cookies continue to cook a little on the hot pan after you remove them from the oven. Remove the cookies as soon as the edges start to brown so they stay tender in the center.
Baking time can vary with cookie size. Start with about 7 minutes, then check and add a minute or two if necessary.
Using two baking sheets lets you bake most of the batch at once and get everything finished more quickly.
Line your sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless—when the cookies are done, you can lift the whole sheet of parchment to remove them at once.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread on your favorite icing—cream cheese frosting works wonderfully—and finish with green sanding sugar for sparkle. These cake mix cookies come together fast and make a festive addition to any St. Patrick’s Day dessert table.
Printable directions for St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies are below.
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 10 drops green food coloring (adjust if using gel)
- 1 jar cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting
- Green sanding sugar for decorating
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until fully combined. Add green food coloring and mix until the color is even. Adjust color as needed.
- Scoop dough with a tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies evenly. If needed, gently shape each scoop into a round.
- Bake for about 7–9 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown. Thicker or larger cookies may need a little more time. Start checking at 7 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost them with cream cheese frosting or your preferred icing and sprinkle with green sanding sugar.
