Whip up this fun, fluffy Grinch cookie dip in minutes! Sweet, creamy, and perfectly festive – ideal for parties, movie nights, and holiday dessert boards.

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If there’s one thing that gets my teens instantly interested in holiday baking, it’s anything Grinch-themed. I swear, you add a little green food coloring and a couple of heart sprinkles and suddenly they’re hovering in the kitchen.

This Grinch Cookie Dough Dip has become one of our favourite December treats—partly because it’s green and adorable, and partly because it tastes like cookie dough and cake batter had a delicious, fluffy baby.

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Every year, as soon as the Christmas bins come out of storage and the dog starts barking at the inflatable Grinch for the tenth time, the boys ask, “Are we making that green dip again?” And honestly, yes. Yes, we are.

It’s incredibly quick to make, requires almost no ingredients, and somehow disappears just as fast as I can set it on the table. Plus, it’s a total crowd-pleaser at holiday parties—people always ask for the recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This fun, festive dip is perfect for dessert boards, classroom parties, family movie nights, or those evenings when you’re wrapping gifts and need something sweet to keep you going. It’s creamy, colorful, and full of holiday cheer.

We also love these Grinch Oreo Cake Balls, this Grinch Chocolate Bark and these Grinch Cookies. Be sure to check out these 20+ Grinch inspired recipes for even more ideas!

Ingredients

• White cake mix – Adds that classic sugar-cookie-meets-vanilla-cake flavour and thickens the dip.
• Cool Whip – Makes the dip light, fluffy, and perfectly scoopable.
• Leaf green gel food coloring – Gives the dip its fun, Grinchy green colour.
• Heart candy sprinkles – Adds the iconic Grinch touch and a little crunch.
• Assorted cookies – Perfect for dipping and serving alongside your festive treat.

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Instructions

1. To a bowl add your cake mix and cool whip. Beat with a mixer until well combined and smooth.

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2. Add in a small amount of food coloring to start. Mix until well combined. Add more if needed, until desired color is achieved.

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3. Top with heart sprinkles. Surround with assorted cookies.

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4. Serve and enjoy. The perfect dessert for all the Grinch lovers.

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Tips & Tricks

Many store-bought cake mixes are already heat-treated, but this is an option if you want added peace of mind. Microwave the dry mix for 1 minute, stirring halfway through, to kill any potential bacteria.
Start with just a dab of food colouring—you’d be surprised how quickly the green intensifies.
Serve with a variety of dippers like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and chocolate cookies for extra fun.
If you want the dip a little thicker, add a spoonful more cake mix.
Chill the dip for 20 minutes if you prefer a firmer, scoopable texture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to heat-treat the cake mix?
If you prefer, you can microwave the dry mix for 1 minute, stirring halfway through, to kill any potential bacteria. Many store-bought mixes are already heat-treated, but this is an option if you want added peace of mind.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Just mix everything without the sprinkles and store covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add the sprinkles right before serving.

Can I add mint extract?
Sure! This would give it a fun peppermint flavour, perfect for the holidays!!

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