Description
These festive Grinch Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies made using a cake mix base. Vibrantly green and coated in powdered sugar with a cute red heart sprinkle on top, they bring fun, color, and holiday cheer to any gathering. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies have a soft texture and a sweet vanilla flavor perfect for celebrating the season.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
For Coating and Decoration
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Red heart sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla or white cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until a soft dough forms. Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix well until the dough is uniformly green.
- Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough and roll each into a ball. Then, roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat completely, which gives the cookies their signature festive look.
- Add Heart Sprinkles: Place each coated dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Press one red heart sprinkle gently into the top center of each dough ball for decoration.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up to the perfect texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these charming Grinch-inspired cookies with a glass of milk or a warm mug of hot cocoa to celebrate the holidays joyfully.
Notes
- Use white or vanilla cake mix for the best vanilla flavor and light color.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Powdered sugar coating helps create the festive snowy look and adds a slight crunch.
- Red heart sprinkles add a pop of color and represent the Grinch’s heart growing.
- Cookies are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer softer cookies, slightly underbake them by a minute or two.
