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Grinch Cake Mix Cookies

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These festive Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are made with red velvet cake mix, peppermint, and white chocolate chips, perfect for holiday treats and gatherings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (15–16 oz)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Substitute: melted coconut oil or light olive oil
  • 2 large eggs Substitute: 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water) or 1/2 cup applesauce for egg-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Substitute: 1 tsp vanilla for a milder cookie
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Substitute: dark or milk chocolate chips
  • Green food coloring Optional; gel color gives a brighter hue
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and peppermint extract until combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  3. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach your desired shade. Gel coloring is concentrated; start small.
  4. Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set but the centers are still soft. Rotate the pan halfway through if your oven bakes unevenly.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. When cool, dust lightly with powdered sugar to create a 'snow-dusted' Grinch look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

These cookies are easy to scale for large batches. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze cooled cookies for up to 3 months.
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