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Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

These Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are vibrant, soft, and irresistibly delicious. Made with a simple boxed cake mix and bright green food coloring, they’re perfect for festive occasions and quick baking. Coated in a powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture for a delicate outer layer and topped with adorable red heart candies, these cookies capture the fun and spirit of the holiday season with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 15.25 ounces cake mix (boxed, white or vanilla flavor works best)

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • Green food coloring (gel recommended for a vibrant color)

Decoration

  • Jumbo red hearts candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside for later use.
  2. Prepare powdered sugar mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch until combined. Set this mixture aside; it will be used for coating the cookies.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, vegetable oil, and eggs. Use a hand mixer on medium speed and beat until well combined and creamy.
  4. Add cake mix: Pour in the boxed cake mix and continue mixing until the dough thickens and is fully combined.
  5. Add green color: Stir in a few drops of green gel food coloring gradually until you achieve a vibrant Grinch green shade. Mix well to evenly distribute the color.
  6. Shape and coat the cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop dough balls from the mixture. The dough will be soft, so handle gently. Drop each ball into the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture and roll gently to coat thoroughly.
  7. Place cookies on baking sheets: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. The cookies should look puffed with a soft center but avoid overbaking to preserve the bright green color.
  9. Cool the cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Decorate with heart candies: Prepare a simple “glue” by mixing 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture with ½ tablespoon of water. Using a toothpick, apply a small amount of this mixture to the back of each jumbo red heart candy and press onto the top of each cooled cookie to secure.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant and intense green color without thinning the dough.
  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and maintain the bright green color.
  • The powdered sugar and cornstarch coating helps create a soft outer texture while keeping the cookies moist inside.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-grinch-cake-mix-cookies-recipe/