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Festive Grinch Heart Cake Mix Cookies

These vibrant green cookies with red hearts are simple to make and bring holiday cheer to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 119
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 box 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix, dry Use a fresh box for best results.
  • 2 large 2 large eggs Can substitute with egg replacer for egg-free version.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup vegetable oil Can be substituted with melted coconut oil or butter.
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Clear vanilla extract will keep the dough bright green.
  • a few drops Green gel food coloring Add gradually for desired color.
For the coating
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar For coating the cookies.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cornstarch For coating the cookies.
For decoration
  • 24 24 red candy hearts or large red heart sprinkles For decorating the tops of the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gather all the ingredients before mixing.
Mixing the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, stir the dry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a thick dough forms.
  2. Add the green gel food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing well until the dough is bright Grinch green.
Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
Coating and Shaping
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and cornstarch.
  3. Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar mixture until well coated.
  4. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass and press a red candy heart into the top of each cookie.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look soft.
  2. Let cookies rest on the pan for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Storage
  1. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  2. Frozen cookies can last up to 2 months.

Notes

These cookies are great for holiday trays, parties, and family movie nights. Options for substitutions available in the article.