Grinch Cookie Magic
Grinch Cookie Magic is a festive and easy holiday treat made with vanilla cake mix, green food coloring, and topped with a red heart sprinkle to capture the holiday spirit inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box vanilla cake mix (dry mix only)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or red hot candies
- Green decorating gel or frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, butter, eggs, and oil until combined.
- Add green food coloring gradually until desired color is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until centers are set (do not overbake).
- Let cookies cool on pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Use green decorating gel or frosting to add a dot in the center of each cookie and press on a heart sprinkle.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to reduce stickiness and ease rolling.
- Underbake slightly for soft, chewy texture.
- Store in airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Use white cake mix for a lighter color or add white chocolate chips for variation.
- Great for baking with kids or gifting during holidays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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