5 from 56 votes
Grinch Cookies
Grinch Cookies are bright green, sweet cookies made with white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and neon green food coloring. Rolled in granulated sugar and topped with red heart sprinkles while still warm, they have a soft texture with a slight sugar crunch. These festive treats offer a colorful appearance suitable for holiday occasions or themed celebrations.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 1/4 ounce box white cake mix
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food Coloring neon green
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 24 Sprinkles red heart
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the white cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla extract and 8-10 drops of neon green food coloring. Stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl of dough and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls.
- Pour the granulated sugar onto a plate. Roll the balls of dough around in the sugar to coat.
- Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You will need to work in batches.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. When the cookies come out of the oven, immediately press a red heart sprinkle into each cookie while they are still hot.
- Cool, then remove from the baking sheet and repeat the baking process with the remaining dough. Serve immediately, or store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Use a 15 1/4 ounce box of white cake mix for best results, as smaller boxes may not provide the right dough consistency.
- Adjust the cookie size according to preference; baking time should be modified accordingly to maintain proper doneness.
- Consistent dough ball size helps ensure even baking and uniform cookie texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
18mg
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.