Grinch Cookies
Soft, sweet and festive green crinkle cookies covered in snowy powdered sugar and finished with a tiny red heart.
About These Grinch Cookies
These Grinch Cookies are a fun and colorful Christmas treat made with white cake mix, butter, eggs, green food coloring and a snowy powdered sugar coating. A small red heart gives each cookie its classic Grinch-inspired holiday look.
Ingredients
How to Make Grinch Cookies
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, softened butter, eggs and vegetable oil. Mix until mostly combined, then add green gel food coloring until you reach a bright green color.
Prepare the Sugar Coating
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Mix well.
Shape and Coat
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Coat generously in the powdered sugar mixture and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are puffed with visible cracks. Avoid overbaking.
Add the Red Hearts
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one red heart-shaped sprinkle or cinnamon candy into each warm cookie. Cool for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for the Best Grinch Cookies
It gives a stronger green color without adding too much liquid.
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes if the dough is difficult to roll.
A generous sugar coating creates the classic crackled appearance.
Press the decorations into the cookies immediately after baking.
How to Store
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze completely cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2–3 months.
Grinch Cookies
Soft, festive green crinkle cookies with a snowy sugar coating and red heart candies.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles or cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cake mix, butter, eggs and oil.
- Add green food coloring.
- Mix powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Roll dough into balls and coat.
- Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Add red hearts while warm.
- Cool before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Make These Festive Grinch Cookies! 🎄
Bright green, soft, sweet and finished with a little red heart — the perfect Christmas treat for family and friends.
