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grinch cookies on a red cloth napkin
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5 from 4 votes

Grinch Cookies

These quick and easy grinch cookies are a fluffy melt in your mouth treat. Soft cake mix cookies are given a crinkled effect with a sweet candy heart in their chewy center- they're a perfect snack or dessert to serve for both holiday dessert tables and classroom parties.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 162kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow or white, cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • green food coloring
  • powdered sugar
  • large heart-shaped sprinkles or candies

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cake mix, food coloring ( 8 drops for a yellow mix, and 1-2 for white), oil, and eggs.
  • Chill the dough for at least 10-15 minutes.
  • Drop by the tablespoon into the powdered sugar and then roll into balls.
  • Place on a baking sheet and press 1 large heart candy/sprinkle into the center of each.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes, or until just set.
  • Let cool 2 minutes on the pan before removing the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg