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How to Steal Christmas with Grinch Themed Recipes

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Even the Grinch loved a good treat, so why not steal Christmas with some Grinch-themed recipes? These festive treats, drinks and Grinch desserts are perfect for your next holiday party or Christmas gathering, and they’re sure to be a hit with Whoville residents and even Mr. Grinch himself.

Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy snack to enjoy while watching your favorite Christmas movies, or a sweet Grinch dessert or cocktail to serve to your guests, we have a recipe for you.

Grinch Thumbprint Cookies

Grinch Thumbprint Cookiestop view of a pile in a bowl.
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Everyone loves a thumbprint cookie at the holidays, but this recipe is extra special! It is perfect to share at a party or at your annual cookie exchange, but be sure to save a few for yourself. They are buttery sweet and so cute to boot!

Get the recipe: Grinch Thumbprint Cookies.

Sweet Grinch Dip and Cookie Platter

Bowl of Grinch Dip with red hearts on cookie platter.
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Take the classic cookie dessert dip recipe up a notch this holiday season! Add a fun Grinch spin on it with green coloring and heart sprinkles. Then add your favorite Grinch cookies, various wafer cookies and pretzels and you’ll have a quick and easy festive platter.

Get the recipe: Grinch Dip.

Grinch Crinkle Cookies

Stack of green grinch crinkle cookies with red heart sprinkles.
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Soft, chewy and thick Grinch crinkle cookies, with their Grinch-inspired green dough and jumbo red heart sprinkles for a touch of whimsy will add a burst of holiday cheer to your Christmas party. Add these to your cookie platter for an added mischievous playfulness.

Get the recipe: Grinch crinkle cookies.

Grinch Lush 

Green lush on a plate.
Photo Credit: Simplistically Living.

This creamy, rich lush is so festive for the holidays. Grinch fans are going to delight in the flavor, and the cook will love how easily this dessert comes together to make a dessert everyone raves about.

Get the recipe: Grinch Lush.

Grinch Cocktail

Grinch Cocktail punch in a lowball glass garnished with green sanding sugar and a red maraschino cherry.
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Sip into the holiday spirit with a delicious Grinch Cocktail. Serve up this fruity coconut pineapple concoction and toast your friends and family with a tropical twist full of holiday cheer.

Get the recipe: Grinch Cocktail.

Grinch Cake Cheese Ball

A cake mix cheese ball with red heart coating.
Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Use sweetened cream cheese and a cake mix to make this colorful and delicious cheese ball. Serve with cookies or graham crackers or even pretzels for a holiday treat to share with your loved ones at a family party.

Get the recipe: Grinch cake cheese ball.

Grinch Hot Chocolate 

green cocoa with whipped cream.
Photo Credit:  Kimspired DIY.

Offer this colorful and sweet hot chocolate to your family, or holiday guests to help them cozy up and get in the spirit of Christmas. This easy recipe is so much fun to sip!

Get the recipe: Grinch Hot Chocolate.

Grinch Popcorn 

Festive Grinch popcorn.
Photo Credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This easy treat is perfect to munch on during a holiday movie night. This is sweet, crunchy and so good!

Get the recipe: Grinch Popcorn.

Grinch Mug Cakes 

A green mug cake with frosting.
Photo Credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

This colorful cake has a yummy flavor and it is as easy as can be to make! Pop these simple ingredients into the microwave for a single serving of cake worth sharing with the grinch, or any of the whos in whoville!

Get the recipe: Grinch mug cake.

Non-Alcoholic Grinch Party Punch 

Green Grinch punch.
Photo Credit: The Country Cook.

This sherbet based party punch is easy, delicious and has plenty of Grinch vibes in each sip. After a taste you will feel like you are partying with all of your favorite who’s down in Whoville!

Get the recipe: Grinch Party Punch.

Grinch Tree Cookies

Christmas tree cookies with red hearts.
Photo Credit: Pass Me A Spoon.

Give your next batch of cookies a distinct look that any fan of How the grinch Stole Christmas will love. These are so easy; and they taste amazing. Try to save a few for Santa if you can!

Get the recipe: Grinch tree cookies.

Grinch Fudge 

Fudge with green color and red hearts.
Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch.

You can make this easy Grinch fudge in your microwave! It has a great white chocolate flavor and is rather delicious for such an easy seasonal sweet.

Get the recipe: Grinch Fudge.

Grinch Peanut Clusters 

Peanut clusters with green candy coating.
Photo Credit:  Simplistically Living.

These peanut clusters have big, crunchy Grinch vibes. They are also very easy to make, and share with your friends and family this holiday season.

Get the recipe: Grinch Peanut Clusters.

Decorated Grinch Cookies 

Grinch face cookies on a plate.
Photo Credit: The Monday Box.

This recipe makes the best looking Grinch cookies! With easy to follow instructions you can recreate these delicious and festive treats for your family and friends this holiday season.

Get the recipe: Decorated Grinch cookies.

Grinch Cream Cheese Mints 

Green cream cheese mints.
Photo Credit: Persnickety Plates.

This cream cheese mint recipe is perfect to share at the holidays. Homemade candies make such a sweet gift to share with your friends and family.

Get the recipe: Grinch Cream Cheese Mints.

Grinch Cupcakes (with surprise baked in)

Grinch cupcakes displayed on red and white kitchen towel with red candy melts sprinkled on the counter top.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin.

These Grinch cupcakes include baked-in candy melts for a sweet vanilla treat in every bite. Topped with a luscious green cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes will melt any Grinch’s heart.

Get the recipe: Grinch Cupcakes.

Grinch White Chocolate Bark

Grinch Bark with red candy sprinkles on top laid out on parchment paper.
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The simplicity of making this festive white chocolate bark means you can have a ton of Grinch-y treats for your holiday festivities. This sweet, rich and smooth white chocolate topped with red heart sprinkles simply melts in your mouth.

Get the recipe: Grinch White Chocolate Bark.

Red and Green Grinch Crinkle Cookies

Red and green cake mix cookies.
Photo Credit: Pam’s Daily Dish.

Grab a cake mix and some sanding sugars to make these ultra easy and super tasty crinkle cookies. Add these to a goodie platter or take them to a cookie exchange for a treat that no one can resist.

Get the recipe: Red and green Grinch crinkle cookies.

Grinch Fruit Tray

A fruit tray with a Grinch face design.
Photo Credit: Cutefetti.

Offer a healthy snack that packs a whole lot of Grinch-tastic fun into any holiday gathering. This easy treat is sure to make all of the who’s at your party flock to the food!

Get the recipe: Grinch fruit tray.

Grinch Brownies

Photo Credit: Simplistically Living.

This grinchy green brownie recipe is so much fun that you are going to need to make a double batch, so everyone can grab one! This recipe is made with simple ingredients for a snack that is so easy, you can let the kids help!

Get the recipe: Grinch brownies.

Grinch Oreo Truffles 

Grinch Oreo Balls with red santa hats, candy eyeballs and dark eyebrows displayed on a round cutting board.
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These super cute Grinch Oreo balls are quick and easy to make with crushed Oreos and cream cheese. With just a little icing, piping bag and candy eyes, you can make these fun Mr. Grinch treats. They’re easier to decorate than you think! And always grab the center of attention on the dessert table.

Get the recipe: Grinch Oreo Balls.

Grinch Jello Shots

Four Grinch Jello Shots made with green jello and topped with whipped cream and a red heart sprinkle displayed on a wood cutting board.
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Add a splash of mischievous merriment to your Christmas party with Grinch Jello Shots, where the spirit of the season meets a jiggly burst of festive fun. Making these playful shots is as much fun as sipping them, ensuring your holiday is filled with laughter, joy, and a touch of Grinch-inspired revelry.

Get the recipe: Grinch Jello Shots.

Grinch Pretzel Bites

Grinch pretzels stacked on a white plate.
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A salty and sweet Grinch snack, these whimsical Grinch pretzels are a snap to make. Each twisty treat combines the perfect balance of crunchy pretzel, velvety white chocolate, and a pop of festive red sprinkles.

Get the recipe: Grinch Pretzels.

Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs 

Grinch hot chocolate bomb with white candy drizzle and a red candy heart.
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Make some hot chocolate bombs to share with your friends as a sweet handmade gift that will make their hearts grow a size or two! These are perfect for a sweet treat to sip while you watch favorite holiday films, or to fuel you for a gift wrapping session.

Get the recipe: Grinch hot chocolate bombs.

Grinch Linzer Cookies

Green Grinch Linzer Cookie with a heart cutout with jam showing though the top cookie.
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A sweet buttery cookie sandwich with a peekaboo heart window to showcase the raspberry jam in the middle. This sweet Grinch dessert ads to the fun and yum with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a snowy Christmas scene feel.

Get the recipe: Grinch Linzer Cookies.

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A bacon and nut cheese ball with crakers.
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Mug of S'mores Hot Chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows.
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