Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies
Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy Christmas cookies made from white cake mix tinted bright green and topped with red heart sprinkles. They bake in just 10 minutes and are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, and Grinch-themed movie nights.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 15.25 ounces cake mix boxed, white or vanilla flavor works best
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 eggs large, at room temperature
- Green food coloring gel recommended for a vibrant color
Decorations
- jumbo red hearts candys
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch
Mix the wet ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, oil, and eggs.⅓ cup butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 eggs
- Use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat for about until well combined.
Add the cake mix
- Pour in the boxed cake mix.15.25 ounces cake mix
- Mix until combined. The dough will be thick.
Add the color
- Stir in a few drops at a time of green food coloring until you reach your desired shade of Grinch green.Green food coloring
Shape and coat the cookies
- Use a small cookie scoop (or a spoon) to scoop dough balls. The dough will be soft.
- Drop each dough ball directly into the powdered sugar mixture, then gently roll until coated.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the cookie sheets halfway through.
- The cookies should be puffed and soft in the center. Avoid overbaking, as the edges may brown and lose their bright green color.
Cool and decorate
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To attach heart sprinkles, mix 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture with 1/2 tablespoon of water to make a “glue,” Using a toothpick cover the back of a heart with the mixture and press a heart sprinkle on each cookie.jumbo red hearts candys
Notes
Storage and Freezing
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps up to 10 days.
- Freezer: Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for 2 to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm baked cookies in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes to restore softness.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze coated dough balls on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.4mg
