Grinch Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with these delightful Grinch cookies! Bursting with festive flavors and a vibrant green hue, these soft and chewy treats are perfect for cookie swaps, gatherings, or cozy nights in. Easy to make and customize, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Bake a batch today and enjoy the cheerful aromas that fill your home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring (adjust as desired)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or M&Ms (festive colors)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and green food coloring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; they will firm up as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg