The Shield Shows You: How to make Grinch Cookies

Sydney Cournoyer, Haley Germain, Hannah Gorsline, and Alexia Lara • January 4, 2018

In this episode Sydney Cournoyer, Haley Germain, Hannah Gorsline, and Alexia Lara show you how to make some delicious cookies inspired by the famous Christmas movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.

RECIPE:

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 box of french vanilla cake mix, dry mix only

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

Green food coloring, 1 drop

Confectioners (powdered) sugar for dusting

Sprinkles or candies, large heart-shaped

Preheat oven to 350 F
In the bowl of your mixer, cream together cake mix, food coloring, oil, and eggs
Drop tablespoon into confectioners sugar and roll into balls. If the dough is too sticky you can chill it for 10-15 minutes before you roll into balls
Place on baking sheet and press 1 large heart candy/sprinkle
Bake for 8-10 minutes until just set
Let cool 3-4 minutes on pan before removing to cool completely on a wire rack

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About the Contributors

Sydney Cournoyer, Staff Contributor

My name is Sydney Cournoyer and I am currently a senior at Pleasant Valley High School. In addition to being a staff contributor to the Spartan Shield, I am involved in environmental club, astronomy club, choir, and drama. When not writing, I enjoy watching movies and spending time with my friends.

Haley Germain, Copy Editor

My name is Haley Germain and I am a senior! I am excited to be a copy editor for the Shield and I enjoy spending my time working with kids, being a part of Pleasant Valley’s student council, and leading the Stars Dance Team. My plans after high school are to attend college in the Midwest and major in Elementary Education and minor in either Speech/Language Pathology or Special Education.

Hannah Gorsline, Photo Manager

My name is Hannah Gorsline and I am currently a senior at Pleasant Valley High School! Along with being a photo manager for the Spartan Shield, I am also involved in Chamber Choir and Social Committee. I love writing and spending time with my family and friends.

Alexia Lara, Student Life Editor

Hi, I’m Alexia Lara. This year I am a senior and the student life editor for the Spartan Shield. I enjoy playing softball and I am lucky to be a part of Pleasant Valley Softball’s first state title. The next chapter in my life will be taking place at Drake University in Des Moines.