Description
These vibrant green Grinch Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy texture and sweet, buttery flavor, perfect for adding holiday cheer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Red candy hearts or M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add green food coloring until you reach desired shade.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press a red candy heart or M&M into each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg