Grinch Cake Mix Cookies

green cookies in pile with a glass of milk behind

5 from 1 vote

These Grinch cake mix cookies are festive, fun, and so easy to make! Made with a cake mix base, they’re soft, chewy, and perfect for the holiday season. Plus, with their bright green color and heart-shaped candy decoration, they’re sure to steal the show at any holiday party or cookie exchange.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Marni Katz

Equipment

Ingredients

1 15 oz White Cake Mix Duncan Hines is our preferred brand
2 eggs
½ cup oil
4 drops food coloring (gel or liquid will work)
1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the dough in)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the white cake mix, the eggs and the oil. Mix a few times and then add in the green food coloring to your desired color. Stir again just until you can’t see any more dry cake mix, being careful not to overmix.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls, then roll in the powdered sugar before putting onto your prepared baking tray. Leave about 2” between dough balls. Place one red m&m or heart shaped sprinkle on each ball of dough.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until you see cracks on the top of the cookies, being careful not to overbake them.
Remove from the baking tray and let cool.

Notes

Food Coloring: Start with a few drops of green food coloring and then add more if need be. It’s easier to add to more than to try to tone the color down.

Freezing Instructions: You can either freeze the cookie dough balls before baking, or bake the cookies as directed and freeze them already baked. They will last in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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