Comments on: Grinch Cookies

By: KELLI B VAN DYK

KELLI B VAN DYK — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:20:29 +0000

this is the 6th or 7th year we have made Grinch cookies and they are -always- the fan favorites. I always tell the recipient of the cookie and candy boxes I give out during the holidays that I want honest feedback and the one thing they always say is never lose the Grinch cookies. so thank you for such an awesome recipe!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:34:49 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

I make these with GF cake mix every year! French vanilla is hard to find, but I’ve used white or yellow mixes and added vanilla. You do have to tinker with consistency. Sometimes I add a sprinkle of water at a time until they’re cookie dough consistency, sometimes a sprinkle of GF flour to thicken them up. I tried adding pistachio pudding mix powder and that thickened them a little too much, but added a great flavor and color. They’re not my favorite but the family adore them and say it’s not Christmas without Grinch cookies!

By: Bianca

Bianca — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:25 +0000

In reply to Devra. Looking for this too, the Betty Crocker French vanilla mix I find is 13.25 oz?

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:44:07 +0000

Note: check your cake mix ounce/s. Unfortunately manufacturers are cutting back on product:(. I made these cookies with BC* French vanilla (13.25 oz. 🙁 )box, 1/3 cup of oil, 2 eggs, & 3 drops of food coloring (McCormick*). Mixed them as directed. Put in the fridge for 20 minutes or so, then scooped & rolled in sugar & baked. They turned out fine. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

By: Andrea Hensley

Andrea Hensley — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:03:35 +0000

In reply to Laurie.

Amazing! Love this recipe w all of my heart.
These are beautiful, delicious and so easy to make.
My daughter (she’s 5yo) and I have made 4 batches already. Everyone loves them!
I’ve shared the recipe w my friends and they have made these w their children too. Love creating memories w my family and the kitchen is probably one of the best places to do so.
Thank you for a great recipe.
I do recommend sticking to BC cake mix (vanilla works too if you can’t find French vanilla) don’t skip the powder sugar nor the 20 minutes in the freezer- that’s key for perfect cookies that are not flat.
Cook them just until the edges start to brown. The temp of the cookie itself will do the rest.. If you cook them too long, then you’ll have hard and flat cookies.
Delicious and easy!

By: Andrea Hensley

Andrea Hensley — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:01:00 +0000

In reply to Laurie.

Amazing! Love this recipe w all of my heart.
These are beautiful, delicious and so easy to make.
My daughter (she’s 5yo) and I have made 4 bathes already. Everyone loves them!
I’ve shared the recipe w my friends and they have made these w their children too. Love creating memories w my family and the kitchen is probably one of the best places to do so.
Thank you for a great recipe.
I do recommend sticking to BC cake mix (vanilla works too if you can’t find French vanilla) don’t skip the powder sugar nor the 20 minutes in the freezer- that’s key for perfect cookies that are not flat.
Cook them just until the edges start to brown. The temp of the cookie itself will do the rest.. If you cook them too long, then you’ll have hard and flat cookies.
Delicious and easy!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:49:19 +0000

I made these and used red hot candy for the “heart” and having that little hot bite at the end with the sweet was soooo good. Thanks for sharing the recipe

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:24:11 +0000

The cookies became flat and seem not done. Cooked 10 minutes. What is the problem?

By: MC

MC — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:03:20 +0000

We used coconut oil in place of the vegetable oil and they turned out super fluffy with great crackles! Melted it first to incorporate it and the cold eggs made the batter so easy to handle, did not chill it before baking.

By: Katrina Bahl

Katrina Bahl — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:23:22 +0000

In reply to Sara Clifton. That makes my whole day! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. And thank you for your service.