Christmas 2023: Peppermint ‘Grinch’ Cookies To Bake For The Holidays

By Devi Poojari

December 5, 2023

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These green cookies, infused with a peppermint flavour is extremely simple to make since it uses boxed cake mix. Chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, make cookie sandwiches by placing a scoop of mint-chocolate chip ice cream between two of them.

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INGREDIENTS

1 box vanilla cake mix 8 tablespoons soft butter 2 eggs, room temperature 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract 2 drops green gel food colour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons corn starch ¼ cup powdered sugar Red sprinkles

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STEP 1

Whisk the butter and eggs until combined before adding in the food colour and flavouring extracts.

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STEP 2

Add the cake mix and fold in gently to form a dough, before refrigerating for 5 minutes.

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STEP 3

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls.

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STEP 4

Combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl and roll each ball of cookie dough to cover on all sides with the dry mixture.

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STEP 5

Add a few red sprinkles on top and place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 10 minutes.

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