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Grinch Cookies (4-Ingredient)

Our Grinch Christmas Cookies are the best treat to get you and your family in the holiday spirit. Christmas time is a time of baking goodies and spending time with family and these adorable Grinch cookies are the perfect treat to do both!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert, Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, cookies, gluten-free, grinch, holiday
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 168kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

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