15 Minute Grinch Cookies (Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe)
These 5-ingredient Grinch cookies are as easy to make as they are fun to eat. They only take 15 minutes from start to finish and the kids will love them, especially when you enjoy them while watching the Grinch Stole Christmas on TV or reading the classic book!
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 168kcal
Cost: $9
Ingredients
- 17 ounce (1 box) gluten-free yellow cake mix dry
- 1 box pistachio pudding mix, dry
- 8 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- jumbo candy heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- In a stand mixer, combine the dry cake mix, the dry pistachio pudding mix, butter and eggs then mix well
- Using a mini cookie (icecream) scoop, roll dough into about 1” balls
- In another bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch
- Roll each cookie dough ball in the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture
- Place balls on a silicone mat lined baking sheet and bake cookies 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly brown on the bottom and still soft to the touch on top (I like them just undercooked)
- Remove cookies from the oven and immedietely press a candy heart gently into the corner of each
- Let the cookies rest for 1-2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
Pro Tip: Any gluten-free cake mix will do but I prefer this easy to find Pillsbury gluten-free yellow cake mix.
You can make these dairy-free by simply using a dairy-free butter stick and a dairy-free, gluten-free cake mix.
I love to freeze them and pull just one or two out when I want (I almost put need) them. They only take 15 minutes or so to thaw. Although, I love them cold and a bit frozen.
Leftovers can be store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Make sure to let them cool to room temperature before putting them in a container with the lid. Also, keep them in a cool, dry place so the powdered sugar doesn't get moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg