{"id":"a14c6383-10a1-4eca-a3a8-2956080c4ab9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a14c6383-10a1-4eca-a3a8-2956080c4ab9","source_url":"https://www.momontimeout.com/grinch-cookies/","title":"Grinch Cookies","description":"Easy Grinch Cookies are guaranteed to steal the hearts of all your friends and family this Christmas season! This easy Christmas cookie recipe is quick to make and is incredibly festive and fun – just perfect for cookie plates and dessert tables this holiday season!","servings":30,"servings_text":"30","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://www.momontimeout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/grinch-cookies-square.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"15.25 ounces white cake mix (432 g box )","item":"white cake mix","quantity":15.25,"unit":"oz","preparation":"432 g box"},{"text":"8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"2 large eggs (room temperature)","item":"large eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"2 teaspoons peppermint extract (or mint extract)","item":"peppermint extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or mint extract"},{"text":"½ teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"green gel food coloring","item":"green gel food coloring"},{"text":"¼ cup powdered sugar (32 g )","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":32,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 tablespoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"red heart-shaped sprinkle or cinnamon","item":"red heart-shaped sprinkle or cinnamon"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Use a hand-held mixer or stand mixer to mix together the cake mix, butter, and eggs until well combined."},{"number":3,"text":"Add in the peppermint (or mint) and vanilla extracts and enough green food coloring to achieve your desired color. Mix on low speed just until combined. The batter will be thick and sticky."},{"number":4,"text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch."},{"number":5,"text":"Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop and roll the cookie dough balls in the powdered sugar mixture to coat. (The cookie dough itself is sticky so keep that in mind.) Place about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the top of the cookies appear dry."},{"number":7,"text":"Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place a heart-shaped sprinkle on each cookie, gently pressing it down so it sticks to the cookie."},{"number":8,"text":"Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T06:35:26.899383+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T06:35:26.899383+00:00"}