10 Grinch Inspired Recipes
Plan a festive movie night with these green Grinch food ideas! From breakfast to dessert, there are so many recipes guaranteed to bring the Christmas cheer!
I put together this recipe roundup to share some of our favorite food ideas that are inspired by the Grinch. My kids love to watch all of the different versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and there are some fabulous movie night treats listed below!
There are also some grown-up ideas, like Grinch Jello shots, as well as breakfast recipes too. There truly is something here for everyone and every occasion!
Grinch Recipe Shopping List
Before you start baking or making, here are some ingredients that could be helpful for making these Grinch themed recipes.
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- Red Heart Sprinkles
- Green Food Coloring
- Cake Mix
- Red and Green Candy Melts
- Electric Mixer
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Punch bowl
Keep in mind you may not need every item for every recipe, but this is a good starting point when you’re planning your holiday menu!
Our Best Grinch Recipes:
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Grinch Ginger Sandwich Cookies – These Grinch-inspired gingerbread sandwich cookies are as pretty as they are tasty, with cream cheese frosting layered between two chewy ginger cookies.
Grinch Snowball Cookies – Looking for something new to bake this holiday season? These Grinch Cookies are so festive even the grumpiest of grinches will have to smile! These Grinch Snowball Cookies are a colorful twist on classic snowball cookie dough. They’re one of our most popular Christmas recipes of all time!
Grinch Marshmallows – Festive and fun, these Grinch Marshmallows are a unique Christmas treat! You won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade marshmallows…and it’s so worth it!
Grinch Punch – This green Grinch Punch recipe is made with only 3 ingredients: Sprite, green Hawaiian Punch, and vodka and can be made kid-friendly too! We topped ours with whipped cream and red heart sprinkles to make it the perfect Grinch cocktail idea!
Grinch Pretzels – crunchy pretzels in a a sweet chocolate coating that is bright green in color and topped with a red heart. They look cute and taste delicious too!
Grinch Cupcakes – Looking for an easy homemade Grinch-inspired cupcake recipe? Check out our recipe for Grinch cupcakes that you can make in a flash! Perfect for movie night or a Christmas party!
Grinch Jello Shots – These Grinch Christmas Jello Shots are guaranteed to liven up the party! An easy video tutorial and step-by-step recipe included!
Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs – These groovy green Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs will make a festive cup of hot chocolate — just add hot milk and stir! Kids will love the bright colors and the surprise inside each one! A unique holiday recipe that’s as much fun to make as they are to drink!
Reindeer Celery Christmas Snack – We love the Grinch’s dog Max, and turning him into a reindeer was pure genius! Now you can make your own reindeer at home, without all the hassle!
Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls – We knew he was keeping that tree somewhere, and it looks like it was somewhere delicious! Instead of stealing a tree, why not whip up these Christmas tree cinnamon rolls?
Christmas Lights Cookies – Leaving nothing behind, the Grinch even took the Christmas lights from all the Who’s homes. Light up everyone’s faces with these adorable Christmas lights cookies!
If you’re a huge Grinch fan like me, you’ll definitely want to bookmark this page because I will be adding more recipes as we create them!
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