Grinch Cookies

 

Grinch Cookies (Green Crinkle Cookies)

Celebrate the Grinch's small heart growing 3 sizes with this easy Grinch cookie recipe. These green crinkle cookies look just like a Grinch!

SERVINGS 28 cookies

INGREDIENTS

  

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp green gel food coloring
• granulated sugar
• powdered sugar
• red heart sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Empty a box of vanilla cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
• Add 2 eggs and 1/3 cup of vegetable oil.
• Mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil using a rubber spatula until a dough forms.
• Add about 1/4 teaspoon of green food coloring to turn the dough bright green. Mix.
• After the dough is thoroughly green, cover the mixing bowl with saran wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• After the dough is chilled, pour granulated sugar onto a plate. Pour powdered sugar onto a second plate.
• Use a 1" cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Use your hands to roll the dough into a ball.
• Roll the ball of dough in the granulated sugar. Then in the powdered sugar.
• Place each ball of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Bake in a 350-degree oven for 12 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and add a single heart sprinkle to the upper right side of each cookie.

Where Do I Find Heart Sprinkles for My Grinch Cookie Recipe?

If it’s not Valentine’s Day, it may be difficult to find heart-shaped sprinkles at the grocery store or Target. However, most craft stores have a supply of unique sprinkles and other cake/cookie decorating accessories all year round. I purchased my heart sprinkles at my local Michael’s in October! And I found them on Amazon in December.

You could also use a red M&M if you can’t find hearts!