Description
Green holiday magic meets cookie perfection in these whimsical Grinch Cookies that steal hearts with festive cheer. Bright emerald hues and sweet raspberry centers invite seasonal joy you’ll cherish during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
Decorative Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Red heart-shaped candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange parchment paper on two baking sheets to create a non-stick surface for the festive treats.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend vanilla cake mix, softened butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until a smooth, cohesive dough emerges. Introduce green gel food coloring, stirring thoroughly to achieve a vibrant Grinch-inspired emerald hue.
- Utilize a spoon to portion out dough, then gently roll between palms to form uniform spheres. Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring a complete and even white dusting.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of separation between each cookie to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and a slight puffing of the cookie surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, delicately press a vibrant red heart-shaped candy into the center of each warm cookie, creating the signature Grinch design.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for a brief cooling period, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a crisp and delightful texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent Grinch-green color without altering dough consistency.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar just before baking to create a crackled, festive surface with bright white contrasts.
- Press heart candies gently while cookies are still warm to help them stick perfectly without breaking the delicate cookie surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg