Grinch Cookies

 I love Cake Box Cookies.. they are so quick and easy to make and always give me great results. These Grinch cookies are no exception.. incredibly festive and fun.. just perfect for cookie plates and dessert tables! If you cant find red hearts.. red M&M's work just as well

15.25 ounces white cake mix 432 g box
8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons peppermint extract or mint extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
green gel food coloring
¼ cup powdered sugar 32 g
3 tablespoons cornstarch
red heart-shaped sprinkle or cinnamon

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. 
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Use a hand-held mixer or stand mixer to mix together the cake mix, butter, and eggs until well combined.
• Add in the peppermint and vanilla extracts and enough green food coloring to achieve your desired color. 
• Mix on low speed just until combined. 
• The batter will be thick and sticky.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch.
• Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop 
• Roll the cookie dough balls in the powdered sugar mixture to coat. 
• The cookie dough itself is sticky so keep that in mind.
• Place about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the top of the cookies appear dry.
• Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place a heart-shaped sprinkle on each cookie, gently pressing it down so it sticks to the cookie.
• Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe: Mom on Time Out