Gooey Grinch Cookies Recipe That Kids Will Love This Holiday
This grinch cookies recipe features vibrant green cookies that are soft and gooey, perfect for festive gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- - Hand mixer
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup powdered sugar Ensure it's sifted for an even dusting.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Can be substituted with arrowroot powder.
- ¾ cup unsalted butter Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
- 2 large eggs Eggs should be at room temperature for better incorporation.
- 1 box boxed cake mix Any flavor cake mix can be used for different variations.
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring Use gel coloring for best results.
For the Decoration
- 1 cup heart shaped sprinkles Candy melts can be used as an alternative for decorating.
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl, then set aside.
- Beat the unsalted butter, canola oil, and eggs together until well combined (about 30 seconds).
- Combine the cake mix into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Add green food coloring.
- Scoop the dough using a small cookie scoop, then drop each ball into the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture, gently rolling to coat.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely for puffiness and golden edges.
- Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack.
- Decorate with heart sprinkles using cornstarch and powdered sugar as glue.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. They remain soft for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.