Grinch Crinkle Cookies
These festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant green color and a sweet 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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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until dough reaches desired vibrant green color.
- Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra holiday flair, add red and white sprinkles on top of the powdered sugar before baking.
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