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Grinch Cookies

Delicious Grinch Cookies Recipe for a Festive Holiday Treat

Enjoy these vibrant Grinch Cookies infused with peppermint, perfect for holiday cheer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 93

Ingredients
  

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring to achieve desired color
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for coating
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • red heart-shaped sprinkles or cinnamon for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • hand-held mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Use a hand-held mixer or stand mixer to mix together the cake mix, butter, and eggs until well combined.
  3. Add in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and enough green food coloring to achieve your desired color. Mix on low speed just until combined; the batter will be thick and sticky.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  5. Scoop the dough with a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop and roll the cookie dough balls in the powdered sugar mixture to coat. Place about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the top of the cookies appear dry.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place a heart-shaped sprinkle on each cookie, gently pressing it down so it sticks to the cookie.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

These Grinch Cookies can be customized with different flavor extracts or add-ins like chocolate chips for extra deliciousness.

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