Description
These Grinch Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat featuring a soft, gooey texture and the perfect Grinch-green color. Topped with powdered sugar and a tiny red heart sprinkle, they are festive, fun, and an excellent addition to any Christmas cookie lineup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup Corn Starch
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Stick Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature
Other
- Green Gel Food Coloring (about 3 drops)
- Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
- Mix Powdered Sugar and Corn Starch: Combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup corn starch in a loaf pan, stirring well to ensure they are evenly mixed. This mixture will be used for coating the dough.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, mix together softened butter, vanilla cake mix, canola oil, and eggs until the batter becomes thick and well combined.
- Add Color: Stir in green gel food coloring—about 3 drops—until you achieve the iconic Grinch-green shade throughout the dough.
- Form Cookie Balls: Use a small ice cream scoop (1 1/2 inch) to portion out dough chunks. Roll each chunk into the powdered sugar and corn starch mixture to coat thoroughly, then roll into a ball.
- Arrange on Cookie Sheet: Place the dough balls spaced 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined cookie sheet to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until the cookies puff up and the edges start to set.
- Cool the Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly without breaking.
- Add Heart Sprinkles: Once cooled, create a small sugar glue by mixing 1 tablespoon powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon water. Use this to stick the red heart sprinkles onto each cookie’s top. Alternatively, press the hearts gently onto the dough before baking if preferred.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these festive cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container to keep fresh for future enjoyment.
Notes
- This recipe yields exactly 24 cookies when using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop.
- You can press the red heart sprinkles onto the dough before baking as an alternative method.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.