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Grinch Cookies

Grinch Cookies
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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Grinch Cookies! Bursting with festive color and a refreshing peppermint flavor, these easy-to-make cookies are the perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch of these vibrant green treats that will surely impress family and friends alike. Ideal for cookie exchanges, dessert tables, or simply as a sweet surprise for loved ones, Grinch Cookies are a fun baking project that even kids can help with. With their playful heart-shaped sprinkles and minty taste, these cookies embody the spirit of the season!

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • red heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and eggs using a hand-held mixer until well-blended.
  3. Mix in peppermint extract and enough green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar mixture before placing them on the baking sheet about an inch apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; place heart sprinkles on top immediately after removing from oven.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.

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