Description
These festive Grinch Cookies are a fun and vibrant treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made from a simple vanilla cake mix dough colored bright green, rolled in powdered sugar, and topped with red heart sprinkles, they combine ease and whimsy for a sweet seasonal snack.
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)
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 ensure non-stick baking and easy cleanup.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms. Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the dough is evenly green in color.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a smooth ball. Next, roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until completely coated for a sweet outer layer.
- Add Heart Sprinkles: Place each coated cookie ball on the prepared baking sheet with some spacing between. Press a red heart sprinkle gently into the top of each cookie ball to add festive decoration.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set and slightly firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Serve these charming Grinch Cookies alongside a glass of milk or a warm mug of hot cocoa for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and dough consistency.
- Do not overbake; cookies are done when edges are set but centers might still look slightly soft.
- For a more intense green color, add additional drops of food coloring as desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- These cookies can be easily doubled or halved depending on your serving needs.
