Grinch Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1 box vanilla cake mix (Betty Crocker recommended)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring (gel kind)

Coating

• ⅓ cup confectioners sugar
• ⅓ cup cornstarch

Toppings

• Candy hearts or sprinkles

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add green gel food coloring and mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the color throughout the dough.
3. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes to make it easier to handle and allow flavors to meld.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners sugar and cornstarch to create the coating.
5. Remove dough from refrigerator. Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop or spoon, then roll each ball thoroughly in the confectioners sugar and cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
6. Place coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press each ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly, being careful not to press too hard.
7. Place a candy heart or sprinkle on top of each dough ball for decoration.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes (do not exceed 10 minutes to avoid overbaking).
9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

• Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie size and easier handling of dough.
• Do not skip chilling the dough; it improves texture and flavor blending.
• Do not overbake; 9 minutes is ideal to keep cookies soft and moist.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days.
• Freeze completely cooled baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 14g