Description
These Grinch Cookies are a festive and fun treat perfect for the holiday season. With a vibrant green color and a hint of mint or almond flavor, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Easy to make and delicious to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon mint or almond extract (optional)
- Green gel food coloring
Decoration:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, and extract if using. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add green gel food coloring to reach a vibrant green color.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat with powdered sugar, and place on the baking sheet. Press a red heart sprinkle onto each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a fluffier texture, refrigerate the dough before baking.
- Mint extract adds a holiday twist, while almond extract offers a nutty flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
