Festive Green Holiday Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz or 432 g).
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8 tbsp soft unsalted butter.
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2 big eggs at room temp.
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2 tsp mint or peppermint extract.
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½ tsp vanilla extract.
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Green food coloring gel.
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¼ cup icing sugar (32 g).
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3 tbsp cornstarch.
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Red heart sprinkles or cinnamon candies.
# Instructions:
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Get your oven hot at 375°F (190°C) and put some parchment paper on a big cookie sheet.
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Grab a big bowl and beat the cake mix with your soft butter and eggs until it's all smooth.
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Drop in your mint or peppermint extract with some vanilla, then add enough green coloring to make it look nice. Mix slowly till the color's even.
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In another small bowl, mix up the icing sugar and cornstarch together.
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Scoop out about 1 1/2 tbsp of dough for each cookie, roll them in the sugar mix until they're covered, and lay them on your cookie sheet about an inch apart.
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Pop them in the oven for 10-12 mins until you see the edges setting and tops aren't sticky anymore.
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Take them out and while they're still warm, push a little red heart sprinkle right in the middle of each one.
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Leave the cookies on the sheet for 5 mins, then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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Keep your treats in a sealed container at normal room temp for up to 4 days.
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For longer storage, cool them fully and stick them in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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Try using cinnamon hearts instead of sprinkles for a spicy kick.