Ingredients
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- 15.25 ounce box vanilla cake mix (dry mix)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- green food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (optional)
- heart sprinkles or red hots candies
- green decorating gel or frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, softened butter, eggs, and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add green food coloring until the dough reaches desired green color.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch (if using) for rolling the dough.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to shape dough into balls, then roll each ball in the powdered sugar mixture twice to coat thoroughly.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are set but not browned.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly, then decorate with green decorating gel or frosting and heart sprinkles for the Grinch look.
Notes
1. Cornstarch in the powdered sugar coating helps keep cookies bright white after baking but can be omitted for a less powdery finish. 2. Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green without altering dough consistency. 3. Heart sprinkles add a festive touch resembling the Grinch’s heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg