Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Bright green, festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies feature a tender, chewy texture with a sweet vanilla flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid), about 1–2 teaspoons
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring a little at a time, mixing until the dough reaches a bright green color.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies crackle on top but remain soft inside.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive flair, press a small red candy into the center of each cookie before baking to resemble the Grinch’s heart.
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