Description
Green crinkle Grinch cookies bring holiday cheer with their festive lime-green hue and playful heart-shaped sprinkles. Santa’s favorite cookie swap treat combines whimsy and nostalgia, tempting you to indulge in this whimsical Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432g) vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (75ml) vegetable oil
Coloring and Decoration:
- ¼ teaspoon green gel food coloring (or a few drops liquid food coloring)
- 24 red heart sprinkles or candies
Coating:
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by preheating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create the vibrant cookie base by whisking together cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a smooth dough emerges.
- Transform the dough into a festive Grinch-green by gradually adding food coloring, mixing thoroughly to achieve an even, vivid green tone.
- Form uniform dough balls using a tablespoon, then generously coat each in powdered sugar for a delightful crackled exterior.
- Carefully arrange the sugar-dusted green spheres on prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of separation between each cookie.
- Personalize each cookie by gently pressing a bright red heart-shaped sprinkle or candy into the center of each dough ball.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to ensure the cookies remain soft and chewy.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to develop their signature texture and maintain their whimsical Grinch-inspired appearance.
- Serve and delight in these playful, festive treats perfect for holiday celebrations, children’s parties, or as a cheerful seasonal gift.
Notes
- Customize the green color by gradually adding food coloring to achieve your perfect Grinch-like shade, ensuring vibrant and playful cookies.
- Swap regular food coloring with natural alternatives like matcha powder or spinach extract for a healthier green hue that maintains the festive spirit.
- Use dairy-free cake mix and egg substitutes like flax eggs to create vegan-friendly Grinch cookies that everyone can enjoy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain their soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg