Festive Grinch Cookies Recipe Made Easy with Cake Mix
This Grinch cookies recipe combines fun and flavor for festive treats everyone will love during the holiday season.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- - Mixer
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and snowy appearance
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Lightens the texture
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
- 2 large Large Eggs At room temperature
- 15.25 oz Boxed Cake Mix Ensure correct box size
- 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Add gradually to achieve the color
For Decoration
- 1 cup Heart-Shaped Sprinkles Or any holiday-themed sprinkles
Instructions
How to Make Grinch Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat the unsalted butter, canola oil, and large eggs in a separate bowl until well combined, approximately 30 seconds.
- Add the boxed cake mix into the wet ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Incorporate the green food coloring into the dough until the desired shade of green is reached.
- Scoop the dough using a small cookie scoop, then roll in the powdered sugar mixture.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.
- Cool the cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with heart-shaped sprinkles or candy melts.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture. Optional: Add a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra magic.