Description
These Grinch Cookies are the ultimate festive treat for the holiday season! Soft, chewy, and vibrant green, these cookies are made with a simple cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs, and finished with a cute red heart sprinkle on top. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or as a fun gift for family and friends, these cookies are quick to make and bursting with holiday cheer. With a prep time of just 10 minutes, you can have these delightful treats ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Green food coloring
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.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the dough is uniformly green.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Add Heart Sprinkles: Place each cookie ball on the prepared baking sheet and press a red heart sprinkle into the top of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy your Grinch-inspired cookies with a glass of milk or a mug of hot cocoa!
Notes
Cookie Texture Tip: For soft and chewy cookies, avoid overbaking. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Coloring Tip: Adjust the amount of green food coloring to your preferred intensity of green.
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Freezing Dough: You can freeze the cookie dough after rolling it into balls and before baking. Just freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag once solid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
Keywords: Grinch Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Soft Cookies, Festive Cookies, Easy Christmas Desserts, Green Christmas Cookies, Heart Sprinkles Cookies