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Grinch Cookies Recipe

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These festive Grinch Cookies are moist, minty green cake mix cookies, coated in powdered sugar and cornstarch for a delightful texture and topped with a red heart sprinkle to capture the holiday spirit. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, they combine simple ingredients with a fun presentation to make a cheerful treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix (432 g box)
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (or mint extract)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring, amount as needed

Coating and Decoration

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (32 g)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Red heart-shaped sprinkles or cinnamon hearts, enough for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for the cookie dough.
  2. Mix the main ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, softened unsalted butter, and eggs. Use a hand-held mixer or stand mixer to beat the mixture until it is well blended and smooth.
  3. Add flavor and color: Incorporate the peppermint or mint extract, vanilla extract, and green gel food coloring into the dough. Mix on low speed just until fully combined. The dough will be thick and sticky at this stage.
  4. Prepare the powdered sugar coating: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch so they are thoroughly combined. This mixture will be used to coat the cookies before baking.
  5. Scoop and coat the dough: Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough balls. Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture to coat them evenly. Place the coated dough balls about 1 inch apart on the lined baking sheet, allowing room for expansion.
  6. Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake until the cookie edges are set and the tops appear dry but not browned.
  7. Add festive decoration: Remove the cookies from the oven immediately and gently press a red heart-shaped sprinkle into the center of each cookie so it adheres properly.
  8. Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving. This cooling time helps the cookies set further while maintaining softness inside.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth dough.
  • The amount of green gel food coloring can be adjusted depending on how vibrant you want the cookie color.
  • The powdered sugar and cornstarch coating helps reduce stickiness and creates a slight crinkle effect on the cookie surface.
  • Cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can increase the peppermint extract slightly, but avoid overpowering the dough.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.

Keywords: Grinch cookies, Christmas cookies, mint cookies, festive cookies, cake mix cookies, holiday treats

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