Grinch Cookies Recipe
Experience the joy of holiday baking with our Grinch Cookies Recipe, where the timeless tradition of baking meets the world of Dr. Seuss. These cookies, adorned in a shade of green beautifully capture the spirit of the Grinch's transformation symbolized by a heart-shaped sprinkle. Every bite offers a combination of peppermint and vanilla flavors wrapped in a cake-like texture achieved through cleverly using white cake mix. Whether you're gathering for holiday festivities or indulging in a fun baking project, with loved ones these Grinch Cookies are more, than treats – they bring cheer vibrant colors and a touch of whimsy to your holiday celebrations.
30 Servings
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz. white cake mix 432 grams
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp peppermint extract or mint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- ¼ c powdered sugar 32 grams
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Red heart-shaped sprinkle or cinnamon for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl combine the white cake mix weighing 15.25 oz. softened butter (8 tbsp) and 2 large eggs. Mix thoroughly until blended.
- Add 2 tsp of peppermint or mint extract and ½ tsp of vanilla extract, to the mixture. Adjust the color by adding gel food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
- In a bowl mix together sugar (¼ cup or 32 grams) and cornstarch (3 tbsp).
- Using a cookie scoop that measures 1 ½ tbsp, scoop out portions of dough. Roll each portion in the sugar mixture to coat it evenly. Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet leaving about an inch of space between them.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops appear dry.
- Soon as they come out of the oven gently press a heart-shaped sprinkle onto each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack, for cooling.
- Enjoy these Grinch Cookies for your festive celebrations!
Notes
Turn our delicious Grinch Cookies into a gluten-free version without losing any of their festive appeal! Just substitute the white cake mix with your gluten-free cake mix. These special mixes are created to imitate the texture and taste of cake mixes ensuring that your cookies still maintain that fluffy goodness we all adore. Remember, gluten-free flours may absorb moisture differently so if your dough feels a bit dry feel free to add a splash of milk or water until you achieve the desired consistency.