Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
These cake mix cookies are easy to make and add extra fun to any Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! Image source: Daisies in Clover
A Fun St. Patrick’s Day Baking Project for the Family!
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If you want a simple St. Patrick’s Day baking project that doesn’t require a long ingredient list or advanced baking skills, these cake mix cookies are just the thing! You only need a little bit of time and a festive St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Plus, they’re easy enough that the kids can help out too.
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these yummy St. Patrick’s Day cookies!
Green St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Ingredients
You only need 5 basic ingredients to make these St. Patrick’s Day cake mix cookies, and you may even have most of them in your kitchen already.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 9–11 minutes | Total Time: About 21 minutes
1 box white or vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Green food coloring (gel preferred)
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Yield: About 24 cookies
Optional additions:
If you want to customize the cookies or lean more festive, you can also add one of the following.
Butterscotch chips (can be used instead of white chocolate)
Milk chocolate chips
Equipment You’ll Need for Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
This recipe keeps things simple and doesn’t require any special tools. Here’s what you’ll want to have ready before you start.
Large mixing bowl
Spoon or spatula for mixing (you can use a stand mixer or handheld mixer set to low)
Measuring cup
Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Wire cooling rack (optional)
If you don’t have a wire cooling rack, you can let the cookies cool on the baking sheet or transfer them to a plate once they’ve set.
Use parchment paper when preparing the cookies for the oven.
St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipe Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make soft, chewy cake mix cookies that taste delicious!
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms. The dough will be thicker than cake batter and stickier than traditional cookie dough.Add food coloring
Add green food coloring a small amount at a time, mixing well between additions, until you reach your desired shade. A soft pastel green works best, but you can add more to get a more festive, vibrant green.Fold in white chocolate chips
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.Scoop the cookies
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. They may not look “done,” but they are — overbaking will make them crisp instead of chewy.Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
*If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can roll the dough into balls using your hands. Lightly oil or dampen your hands if the dough is sticky.
Tips for Soft, Chewy Cookies that Look Great
These simple tips will help ensure your cookies turn out soft and chewy every time.
Use gel food coloring to achieve vibrant color without thinning the dough.
Slightly underbaking keeps the cookies soft instead of dry.
Mini white chocolate chips distribute more evenly, but regular chips work well too.
Use a mix of white chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips for even more flavor!
If the dough feels too sticky to scoop, chill it for 10–15 minutes before baking.
Make It a Kid-Friendly Baking Project
This recipe is especially well-suited for baking with kids because there are several safe, hands-on steps they can help with.
Stirring the dough
Adding food coloring
Folding in chocolate chips
Scooping dough onto the baking sheet
Bonus: having kids help measure ingredients is a secret cheat code for practicing fractions and counting without pulling out a worksheet.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
If you want to prepare these cookies ahead of time or store leftovers, here are a few easy options.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
White or vanilla cake mix works best for coloring, but yellow cake mix also works.
Can I make these without food coloring?
Yes. The cookies will still taste great; they just won’t be green.
Can I use a different mix-in?
Yes. Butterscotch chips, milk chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles all work well.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Simply double all ingredients and bake in batches.
