St. Patrick’s Day Crinkle Cookies: A Festive Treat for the Celebration
Made with a white cake mix and pistachio pudding mix, these St. Patrick’s Day crinkle cookies are as delicious as they are cute and festive!
I eagerly anticipate St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it comes to the delightful food associated with it. While some prefer traditional dishes like Irish soda bread or Baileys cheesecake, I enjoy creating fun treats that my kids can be excited about.
One of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate is by whipping up seasonal goodies, and these St. Patrick’s Day crinkle cookies are an absolute delight! Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are a great addition to any holiday spread.
What Are Crinkle Cookies?
Crinkle cookies have a special place in my heart. With their distinctive cracks and enticing flavors, they bring joy to every baking session. I often make chocolate and red velvet versions, but these festive green crinkle cookies are a fabulous addition to my collection.
Soft and chewy, crinkle cookies achieve their signature appearance through a coating of powdered sugar before baking. While many recipes call for making these cookies from scratch, my favorite method involves using a cake mix for a simpler and quicker delight.
How to Make St. Patrick’s Crinkle Cookies
This recipe stands out for using my beloved green ingredient—pistachio pudding mix. While some might choose to add green food coloring and mint extract for a seasonal flair, I prefer the unique flavor of pistachios for a refreshingly subtle treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- White cake mix: A white cake mix allows the green from the pudding to shine through without dulling its color.
- Instant pistachio pudding mix: This provides both flavor and visual appeal!
- Eggs: Two eggs ensure the cookies hold together nicely.
- Vegetable oil: A bit more oil is added here due to the pudding mix, but it still yields perfectly textured cookies.
- Vanilla extract: Though optional, it adds an extra burst of flavor.
- Powdered sugar: This is essential for rolling the dough before baking.
If desired, you can add a drop or two of green food coloring to enhance the green hue.
Making This Recipe
Using either a stand mixer or a hand mixer, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well blended.
Next, place confectioners’ sugar in a separate bowl. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop balls of dough into the sugar, rolling to coat before placing on a lined baking sheet.
Bake at 375°F for 7-9 minutes. The edges should be slightly golden, while the middle remains soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Storage Suggestions
Once cooled, keep your crinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. If you wish to freeze them, place in a zip-top freezer bag for up to a month, allowing them to thaw at room temperature before serving.
