Description
- These Grinch Cookies are soft, chewy, and festive! Perfect for holiday parties or Christmas movie nights.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Red heart sprinkles
- 1–2 oz white chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Mix in green gel coloring to reach desired Grinch green.
- Scoop dough into 1½ tbsp balls and bake for 7–8 minutes.
- Cool, then add heart sprinkles using melted white chocolate if needed.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Chill dough if you want thicker cookies.
- Store in airtight container or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg