Grinch Cookies
These Christmas Grinch cookies are another fun version of cake mix cookies! Turn them green and add a heart to make them look like the "Grinch."
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box vanilla cake mix (dry mix)
- ½ cup butter , softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- green food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch , optional
- heart sprinkles , or red hots candies
- green decorating gel or frosting
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, place the dry box cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs and 1 Tablespoon oil. Mix until well combined. Add green food coloring until desired color of green is reached.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch: In a separate small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch, for rolling the dough in. You can also skip the cornstarch, but it will not be as white.
- Roll in sugar: Shape dough into balls with medium cookie scoop and roll into powdered sugar mixture twice, to make sure they are well coated. Place onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Add heart: Add a heart sprinkle or red hot candy to the top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake 8-10 minutes or until the centers have set, making sure not to let the cookies brown. Remove from oven and let sit 2 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Note: This is a sticky dough, so I like to chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes prior to shaping and rolling to help make it easier to work with.
Storing and freezing: These cookies will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. You may also freeze them for up to 3 months. Let thaw on the counter for about 2 hours before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 164mg, Potassium: 17mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 138IU, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
