Description
Bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with these delightful Grinch-inspired cookies! Soft and minty, these charming treats are not only a visual delight with their vibrant green color and red heart-shaped sprinkles but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for cookie exchanges, Christmas parties, or cozy family nights, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can bake a batch that will impress everyone at your dessert table. Enjoy the fun of baking together with family as you create these whimsical treats that capture the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz white cake mix
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, softened butter, and eggs using a mixer until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract, vanilla, and green food coloring; mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk powdered sugar and cornstarch for coating.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; add sprinkles immediately after taking them out of the oven.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For extra customization, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough. Ensure butter is softened properly for optimal texture; do not melt it. If dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before baking.