Green Cake Mix Cookies with Candy Hearts Recipe

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green gel food coloring, as needed

Coating

• 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch

Toppings

• Candy hearts or sprinkles, as desired

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add green gel food coloring and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
3. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up, which helps with easier handling and blending of flavors.
4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners sugar and cornstarch.
5. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form dough balls, then roll each ball in the confectioners sugar and cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
6. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press each ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly, being careful not to press too hard.
7. Press a candy heart or sprinkle on top of each cookie ball to add a festive touch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overbaking, as the cookies are thick and only need 8-10 minutes.
9. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 3 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

• Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and easier handling.
• Chilling the dough is crucial for better flavor blending and easier shaping.
• Do not overbake; 8-10 minutes is ideal to keep cookies soft and moist.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days.
• You can freeze fully cooled baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before serving.