Description
Festive and whimsical cookies inspired by the Grinch, bringing a delightful twist to your holiday baking with their vibrant green color and soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated 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 baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup green candy melts
- Red and white candy for decoration (e.g., M&Ms, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gradually blend into the wet mixture.
- Melt green candy melts according to package instructions, cool slightly, then fold into cookie dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack and decorate with candies.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg