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Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20-22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Santa’s favorite baker whispers the secret to Grinch cake mix cookies – they’re quick, festive, and guaranteed to make Christmas spirits soar with minimal effort and maximum cheer.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 box green cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

Extras and Decorations:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup red sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Grab your green cake mix and crack 2 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Pour in ⅓ cup vegetable oil and blend everything together until smooth.
  2. Toss in ½ cup chocolate chips and ½ cup red sprinkles. Gently fold them into the batter so they’re evenly distributed.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Position the baking sheet in a 350°F oven. Bake for exactly 10-12 minutes until the edges turn slightly golden.
  5. Remove the sheet from the oven. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes to firm up.
  6. Transfer cookies to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely for about 15 minutes before enjoying their festive green color and sweet chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Swap out regular chocolate chips for festive green ones to amp up the Grinch theme and make the cookies more playful.
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to achieve a vibrant green color without changing the cookie dough’s texture.
  • For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free cake mix and ensure all add-ins are certified gluten-free.
  • Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet to help them set and develop a perfect chewy-crisp texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 139
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 128 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 17 mg