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A delicious plate of Grinch Cookies

Grinch Cookies

Delightful green cookies inspired by the Grinch, perfect for holiday gatherings. The heart-shaped candy adds a whimsical touch!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • green gel food coloring to desired shade
  • powdered sugar for rolling
  • red heart-shaped candies

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, and eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add green gel food coloring, a few drops at a time, until the dough reaches the desired shade of green.
  3. Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Coat each ball in powdered sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Press a red heart candy onto the center of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven. Cool completely.

Notes

These Grinch cookies are a fun and festive treat that are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.