The Grinch movie is a beloved childhood classic for many of us, so why not bring some grinchy inspiration to the holiday table this year? These 14 Grinch-inspired recipes would 100% get the approval of Mr. Grinch, especially after his heart swelled to understand what the Christmas spirit is all about!
The Best Grinch-Themed Recipes
Without a doubt, food is one of the central ways we celebrate the holidays and bring extra cheer to the kitchen. These easy Grinch-inspired recipes can take your Christmas noshing to the next level! They’re colorful, they’re simple to make, and they’re pretty much guaranteed to make anyone smile. Cue up the Grinch Movie then settle in and amp up the Christmas spirit with an array of green treats decorated with hearts.
Why Do All These Grinch Recipes Have Hearts?
These recipes were all inspired by the scene in the Grinch movie where he understands the Christmas spirit and his heart grows three sizes larger. So the base of each food is green (like the Grinch) and then there is a heart that reminds us of the iconic movie scene shown above.
Grinch Cookies, Cakes, and More
Without further adieu, let’s get to the recipes! These fun ideas are full of flavor and holiday cheer.
Grinch Christmas Cake
This dense, moist Christmas Grinch Cake Recipe is coated with white chocolate and decorated like a Christmas wreath! It’s a simple banana cake baked in a tube pan and then covered with melted white chocolate that’s been dyed green. Red hearts are the finishing touch!
Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars
Grinch Cookie Bars are a delicious homemade grinch themed treat that’s so simple to make. Green frosting and a big red heart make them perfect for Christmas
Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
These hot chocolate bombs are made with white chocolate dyed green and filled with both hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows.
Grinch Cookies
These soft and chewy drop sugar cookies get their green hue from matcha powder. They’re super simple to make and are finished off with red heart sprinkles.
Christmas Chocolate Grinch Bark
This is an easy Grinch bark recipe that requires just 3 simple ingredients! Green and white candy melts plus some red candy hearts are all you need to make this fun recipe.
Grinch Popcorn
This Grinch Popcorn is easy to make and tastes like it came from a high-end candy shop. It’s also another Christmas recipe where you only need 3 ingredients.
Grinch Mug Cake
How fun is the green mug cake recipe topped with oodles of whipped cream and candy hearts? We will definitely be making this Grinch dessert!
Grinch White Chocolate Sugar Wafers
These elegant Grinch treats are made with wafer cookies dipped in white chocolate, then covered with green and red sprinkles.
Grinch Cookies with Fur Frosting
These fun cookies are a new take on the Grinch theme. Instead of making the cookie base green, these are topped with green frosting piped to look like fur!
Grinch Brownies
These tasty Grinch Brownies are a festive twist on a mint Oreo brownie! Mint Oreo cookies are added to boxed brownie mix, then topped with a minty white chocolate ganache, more Oreo cookies and some red chocolate candies
Grinch Oreo Balls
Crushed Oreos are mixed with cream cheese, then rolled into balls and coated in green chocolate. Each one is topped with more chocolate, sprinkles and a candy heart.
Grinch Rice Krispie Treats
If you love rice krispie treats, this idea is for you. This recipe uses boxed krispie treats, which are dipped in green chocolate and then topped with a red heart. Super easy.
Grinch Pancakes
Why not serve breakfast for dinner and enjoy some of these fluffy green pancakes while watching the classic movie? These are a copycat IHOP recipe topped with green whipped cream and candy heart sprinkles.
Grinch Heart Macarons
Want to get a little fancy? These Grinch macarons are elegant and also gluten-free. The green macarons are made from scratch and filled with vanilla buttercream.
We hope these festive ideas have inspired you to have some grinchy fun this holiday season!
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