Grinch Cookies Fun (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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One box of white cake mix weighing 432 g (15.25 ounces).
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2 large eggs at room temperature.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor.
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Softened unsalted butter, 8 tablespoons.
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A few drops of green gel food color.
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Use either peppermint or mint extract, 2 teaspoons.
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32 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar.
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Cornstarch, 3 tablespoons.
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Red heart candies or cinnamon hearts.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F. Cover a big baking tray with parchment paper and keep it nearby.
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Blend the butter, eggs, and cake mix in a bowl using a stand or hand mixer until smooth.
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Stir in the vanilla, mint (or peppermint) extract, and green food dye. Mix slowly until everything comes together. Expect a sticky, thick batter.
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In a small dish, combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch by whisking them together.
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Using a cookie scoop (around 1 1/2 tablespoons), make dough balls and cover them completely in the sugar-cornstarch mix. Place them on your prepped baking tray, spaced roughly an inch apart.
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Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until their tops dry out and edges are firm.
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Take the cookies out of the oven and press a heart-shaped candy lightly onto each one while they're warm.
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Leave the cookies on their tray for 5 minutes to cool down a bit, then move them to a rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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Bright and fun cookies inspired by the Grinch! The cool peppermint taste and heart-shaped sprinkle give them a festive touch.