Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with St. Patrick’s Day Green Crinkle Cookies! These delightful cookies offer a perfect blend of chewy texture and sweet flavor, all wrapped in a vibrant green hue that adds a festive touch to any gathering. With their irresistible crinkle appearance and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are not just delicious but also make for an eye-catching dessert. Easy to prepare and perfect for bakers of all skill levels, they bring joy to family gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. Let these colorful treats take center stage at your St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and vegetable oil; mix until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder, salt, and flour. Gradually mix this dry combination into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Stir in green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <10mg