I made you guys The Grinch cake mix cookies! Cake mix cookies are a delicious treat but turn them green and add a heart for The Grinch and they’re even better!
So are you guys as amazing as I am and have all your Christmas shopping done?? No? Okay good because me neither. It’s such a busy time of year for me that I barely have time to think let alone shop. Of course there’s Amazon which I basically live off of. Not just for Christmas, but all things. Ran out of mascara, add to cart. Out of toothpaste, add to cart. Forgot the scotch tape when I went to Walmart, add to cart. Guys, I’m the laziest.
I’m also lazy when it comes to cooking and I’m not even sorry. My recipes will always be the easiest and tastiest around. I promise. Especially around the holidays. Christmas cookies are the best out there if you ask me. I love when neighbors bring goody plates around the holidays. It’s always fun to see what treats will be shared. I made these cake mix cookies with The Grinch in mind. Adding the heart is the perfect touch. Be sure to try them out. They are soft and chewy with that cake flavor everyone loves. Share them with your favorite people!
- 1-15.25 oz box vanilla cake mix, dry
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp oil
- green food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- red hots candies
- green decorating gel or frosting
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl place the dry cake mix, butter, eggs and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add green food coloring until desired color of green is reached.
- Mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Roll dough into balls and into powdered sugar mixture and place onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until done taking care not to let cookies brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit 2 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.
- Using green decorating gel or frosting, place a dot onto each cookie and add a red hot candy.
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Check out these other fun cookies from my friends:
Peppermint Candy Cane Christmas Cookies
Can you tell me why you need the cornstarch? Maybe the powered sugar isn’t enough for consistency?
Hi Cathy, the cornstarch keeps the powdered sugar from dissolving while baking. That way the white powder looks stays white 🙂
Hi Mandy – You said to add a red hots candy. But your red candy is heart shaped. Where did you find the heart shape candies?
I found them at Walmart in the cake decorating aisle or there are some on Amazon 🙂