Grinch Cookies

Emily  and I are going to be ending the Recipe Swap after this week, but we've had so much fun hosting this link up the past two years and loved having so many of you join us! Some of my favorite recipes have come from this linkup, and are written in my recipe book as such. Thank you all!
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I'm all about festive treats this time of year, and these Grinch Cookies are one of my new favorites! So much so that I plan on making another batch this week to snack on while playing games after Christmas dinner.
Ingredients

1 box of french vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
1 drop of green food coloring
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
Candy hearts
Directions

Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and the one drop of green food coloring in a mixer
Chill dough for 10-15 minutes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Scoop by the tablespoon onto a cookie sheet
Press candy hearts into dough and place into the oven
Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees
Also Linking up today with my favorite festive gals ~ Katie, Sara, and Pinky. Hop on over and share some of your favorite holiday wishlists, recipes, and traditions!
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38 comments:

  1. These look so good! I love how crinkly the texture is :)

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  2. I'm sad to hear you guys are ending this link-up - definitely one of my favorite ones!! Thanks for sharing these cookies - simple and delicious! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. Yummy and festive!! Sad, boohoo, ending the swap but sometimes somethings gotta give so totally get it pretty lady.

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  4. YUM! Love a good baking session during the holidays!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  5. These are too cute! Great for after dinner, or any time!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  6. How fun are these cookies?! They look like they taste delicious too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. What adorable cookies, lady! Such a fun and uniquely festive idea! YUMMY!

    We will miss the recipe linkup, thanks for having it!

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  8. These look delicious, great job! Merry Christmas!

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  9. You ladies had a great run! Thank you for hosting.

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  10. These are so good! You hosted such a great link up!! Keep posting your awesome recipes!

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  11. i have never heard of these cookies before, but how cute are these?? i love a good cookie swap and am always looking for something different.

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  12. yay for festive cookies! i really can't get enough of them but i know i'll be regretting it come january haha! they look so delicious!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  13. You know I love Grinch cookies! :) These look delicious!!

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  14. YUM! Such a fun idea!! And love making cookies out of cake batter - they are so good!!

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  15. So festive and fun for the holidays and of course they're delish too!

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  16. Yum! I've never had Grinch cookies - they look delicious!

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  17. So sad you guys are ending the linkup - definitely loved it and found some great recipes! This are too cute - I love how festive!

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  18. These look so yummy and easy too! Love a simple recipe around this crazy time!

    Xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  19. Where did you buy the candy hearts?! I make mint chocolate chip cookies, and I thought those would be so cute to add to them. I'm so sorry the swap link up is ending, but thanks so much for hosting all this time!

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  20. These look so good! I love all the fun Christmas treats.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  21. How fun!! I love the Grinch and I keep saying I need to make these!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  22. I saw these on Pinterest, and they are so stinkin' cute!

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  23. What a cute idea! And you can't go wrong with a classic vanilla flavor!

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  24. These are just too cute! They look so yummy too!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  25. I love the idea of adding the candy hearts to the cookie! They definitely are Grinch cookies since the heart grows! I also love using cake mix to make the cookies! I feel like it gives them a denser texture which is awesome!

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  26. Awe, I am sad to see your link up end...I enjoyed looking through everyones recipes! These cookies look so fun! Love the little hearts :)

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  27. Sad about the link up closing, loved getting recipes from it! I love these grinch cookies, I've made them in the past with your recipe and they were yummy! I may make a batch on Christmas Eve!

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  28. How cute are these?! The kids would love making them!

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  29. These are so cute! I'm sad you ladies are ending the link up, but all good things must come to an end & it's been so fun joining you!

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  30. Wait. These are actually the best!!!! You are a genius!!

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  31. These look awesome! xx, adaatude.com

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  32. So yummy! Merry Christmas!

    God bless,

    XO, Claire

    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com

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