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Grinch Crinkle Cookies

Soft, chewy green crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar and topped with a red candy heart—an easy Christmas treat made with cake mix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1-2 tsp green gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Coating
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  • red candy heart sprinkles for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Combine cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil to form dough. Add green food coloring.
  2. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes until cracked on top.
  5. Press a red heart sprinkle onto each warm cookie and cool completely.

Notes

For a brighter green, add more gel food coloring.