Mama, if you’re anything like me, the holidays sneak up fast. Between decorating the tree, wrapping gifts, juggling school parties, and remembering where you hid the stocking stuffers, sometimes baking from scratch just isn’t happening. And that’s okay — because these Four Ingredient Grinch Cookies are here to save Christmas (and your sanity)!
These cookies are festive, fluffy, and oh-so-easy. Made with just four simple ingredients — cake mix, Cool Whip, eggs, and a little holiday magic — they’re the perfect treat for a Crazy Busy Mama who wants something homemade without the hassle. Plus, that Grinchy green color is a guaranteed hit with the kids (and, let’s be honest, the adults too!).
Ingredients for Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies
How to make Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies: ingredients you need!
1 box Funfetti cake mix
1 tub Cool Whip
2 eggs
Green food coloring
Confectioner’s sugar (for rolling)
That’s it, mama! Just four simple ingredients and a sprinkle of holiday spirit.
Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies
How to make Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies: a step-by-step guide
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet (or line with parchment paper).
Mix the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Cool Whip, and Funfetti cake mix. It will look a little thick at first, but keep mixing — trust the process! Once it starts to come together, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix again until you get that perfect Grinchy green hue.
Scoop & Roll
- Using a small cookie scoop, roll your dough into bite-sized balls. Drop each one into confectioner’s sugar and roll it around until completely coated.
Bake
- Place your cookie dough balls onto the greased cookie sheet, leaving space between each one (they’ll spread just a little). Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look soft.
Cool & Enjoy
Let your Four Ingredient Grinch Cookies cool for a few minutes before serving — if you can resist eating one right off the pan!
Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies: SIDE IDEA
These cookies are proof that you don’t need fancy ingredients or a lot of time to make something festive and fun. They’re soft, chewy, and full of Christmas spirit — perfect for when you need a quick treat or want to get the kids involved in the kitchen.
I love that they bring out the fun side of holiday baking — less perfection, more laughter. Because that’s what Christmas is really about, right? Creating sweet memories together around the table.
So this year, mama, when your to-do list feels longer than Santa’s nice list, give yourself some grace and whip up a batch of these Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies. They’re simple, quick, and guaranteed to bring smiles — no matter how busy the season gets.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how fancy the dessert is — it’s about reclaiming those little moments of joy with the people you love most. 💚
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want to make these Four Ingredient Grinch Cookies extra special? Add a single red heart sprinkle in the center of each cookie before baking — just like the Grinch’s heart that “grew three sizes that day.” It’s a simple touch that brings the story to life and makes your cookies even more adorable for parties and gift trays.
And if you’re baking ahead, these cookies freeze beautifully! Just store them in an airtight container once cooled, and pop them in the freezer. When you’re ready to serve, thaw for about 10 minutes, and they’ll taste freshly baked.
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More Easy Holiday Recipes
If you love these Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies, be sure to check out these other easy holiday recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.
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Four-Ingredient Grinch Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix
- 1 tub Cool Whip
- 2 eggs
- Green food coloring
- Confectioner’s sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, Cool Whip, and Funfetti cake mix until well combined.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until you get the perfect Grinch-green hue.
- Scoop & Roll
- Using a small cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll each one in confectioner’s sugar until fully coated.
- Bake
- Place dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool & Enjoy
- Let cookies cool slightly before transferring to a rack. Serve warm or store for later.
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