Grinch Cookies Green Heart (Print Version)
Chewy, bright green cookies with sweet candy hearts. A playful treat for festive winter celebrations.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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15.25 ounces white cake mix
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2 eggs, room temperature
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Green gel food coloring
→ Coating and Decorations
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup cornstarch
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Candy heart sprinkles
# Steps:
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Add the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium/low speed until fully combined.
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Add green gel food coloring a little at a time until you reach the desired shade.
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Cover and chill the dough for a minimum of 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a smooth sphere using your hands.
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Roll each sphere in the powdered sugar mix and place them on the prepared baking sheet, approximately 2 inches apart.
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Flatten each sphere slightly using your hand, the bottom of a glass, or a spatula. Place a candy heart in the middle of each cookie and press lightly to adhere.
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Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are just barely turning light golden and the tops are dry.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies sit for three minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
# Notes and Tips:
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.