Grinch Cookies
Festive green cookies topped with red hearts - perfect for Christmas celebrations and cookie exchanges. These cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and guaranteed to steal everyone's hearts!
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Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 box 15.25 oz/432g white cake mix
- 8 tablespoons 113g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring about 1 teaspoon
For the Coating:
- ¼ cup 32g powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
For Decorating:
- 30 red heart sprinkles
- Extra powdered sugar if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat softened butter until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add cake mix and eggs to the butter. Beat on medium speed until fully combined and a soft dough forms, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in peppermint and vanilla extracts until just combined.
- Add green gel food coloring gradually until desired shade is reached. Remember color will lighten when baked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cornstarch for coating.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough into balls.
- Roll each ball in the powdered sugar mixture until completely covered.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately press one red heart into center of each cookie.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.