Grinch Cookies Recipe
Bright green Grinch Cookies with a red heart candy center. Soft, chewy, festive, and perfect for holiday baking with kids!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- - 1 box 15.25 oz white cake mix
- - ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 3–5 drops green food coloring
- - ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
- - 24–30 red heart candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix cake mix, butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add green food coloring to desired color.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes.
- Press heart candy into warm cookies.
- Cool on wire rack and serve!
Notes
- Use gel coloring for a more vibrant green
- Red M&Ms or cinnamon hearts work best
- Make-ahead and freezer friendly
- Great for cookie swaps and parties
- Red M&Ms or cinnamon hearts work best
- Make-ahead and freezer friendly
- Great for cookie swaps and parties