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Grinch Cookies Recipe

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These festive Grinch Cookies are a fun and colorful treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with a simple white cake mix base and bright neon green gel food coloring, these soft and chewy cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a snowy appearance and topped with red heart sprinkles to embody the Christmas spirit. Easy to prepare and bake, they bring a playful touch inspired by the beloved Christmas character.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon neon green gel food coloring (add more if needed for desired color)

Coating and Decoration

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, thawed Cool Whip, large egg, and neon green gel food coloring. Use a rubber spatula to mix everything just until the ingredients are evenly combined without overmixing.
  3. Sugar Coat the Dough: Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, scoop balls of the sticky cookie dough and roll each ball in a bowl of powdered sugar to thoroughly coat them. This helps with texture and appearance once baked.
  4. Arrange Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes until the edges are firm and the tops look set. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
  6. Decorate: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one red heart sprinkle onto the top of each cookie so it adheres while the cookie is still warm.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to let them set properly and make handling easier.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of neon green gel food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of green.
  • Be careful not to overbake to ensure the cookies remain soft and moist.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
  • These cookies are great for holiday parties or as a fun baking project with kids.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Grinch cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, green cookies, festive desserts, cake mix cookies, easy Christmas treats

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