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grinch cookies recipe

Grinch Cookies Recipe: 5 Steps to Holiday Cheer


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and festive recipe for Grinch cookies that capture the spirit of the holiday season.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup green candy melts
  • 1 cup red sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in green candy melts.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle red sprinkles on top of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of peppermint extract.
  • Use different colored candy melts for variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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