Description
Grinch Cookies are a whimsical holiday treat that combines vibrant green dough with red candy bits, embodying the spirit of the season. These delightful cookies offer a chewy texture and a refreshing minty flavor, making them perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With their fun appearance and rich taste, they’re sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Bake up a batch of these cheerful cookies and spread some holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Green gel food coloring (2-3 drops)
- 1 cup red candy bits (like M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and green food coloring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the red candy bits until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg