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Grinch Cookies with Powdered Sugar and Red Heart Sprinkles Recipe

4.4 from 84 reviews

These festive Grinch Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with a simple white cake mix base, Cool Whip, and vibrant neon green food coloring, they are soft, chewy, and fun to decorate with red heart sprinkles for a whimsical touch.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon neon green gel food coloring (more as needed)

Coating and Decoration

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, thawed Cool Whip, egg, and neon green gel food coloring. Using a rubber spatula, mix just until the ingredients are evenly combined to avoid overmixing and keep the dough tender.
  3. Prepare Dough Balls: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough. Scoop each portion directly into a bowl of powdered sugar, then roll the sticky dough around in the sugar until fully coated to help prevent spreading during baking.
  4. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for even baking and spreading.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops look set but still soft.
  6. Add Decorations: Remove the cookies from the oven immediately and gently press a red heart sprinkle onto the center of each warm cookie so it sticks as they cool.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool completely on the sheet pan before serving to ensure they maintain their shape and texture.

Notes

  • Gel food coloring is preferred for vibrant color without affecting dough consistency.
  • Rolling the dough in powdered sugar helps manage stickiness and gives cookies a nice cracked sugar coating.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet to set properly and prevent breaking.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Grinch cookies, green cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats, soft cake mix cookies, Christmas cookies