Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Delight in these festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies featuring vibrant green crinkles and a soft, chewy texture 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, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Add green food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly tinted bright green.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies puff up and the crinkles appear on the surface.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive flair, consider drizzling melted white chocolate on cooled cookies or sprinkling edible red sugar crystals on top.