Melt-in-Your-Mouth Grinch Cookies Recipe That's So Easy
This grinch cookies recipe combines festive decorations with a delightful taste, making it a great holiday treat.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Medium bowl
- Cookie sheets
- - Parchment paper or silicone mats
- - Mixing bowl
- Small cookie scoop
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 box Boxed Cake Mix 15.25oz/425g
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/4 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1-2 drops Green Food Coloring gel preferred
For the Dusting and Decoration
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Heart Shaped Sprinkles or Candy Melts
Instructions
How to Make Grinch Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cornstarch until well blended; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together the butter, oil, and eggs for 30 seconds until creamy.
- Gradually add the boxed cake mix and stir until a thick green dough forms, adding food coloring as needed.
- Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then coat in the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway until puffed and not browned.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and cornstarch with water for a glue to attach heart sprinkles.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top before serving for a snowy delight.