Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Grinch Cookies! Soft, chewy, and tinted green, these cookies are inspired by the holiday classic and topped with a cute red heart sprinkle for a fun and festive Christmas treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Green food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Red heart sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a soft dough forms.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly green.
- Form the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Add Heart Sprinkles:
- Place each cookie on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press a red heart sprinkle onto the top of each dough ball.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
Enjoy these festive Grinch-inspired cookies with a warm mug of cocoa or share them as a holiday treat!
Notes
- Adjust the green food coloring for your preferred shade of Grinch green.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American