Description
These festive Grinch Cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering, with their vibrant green color and charming red heart decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (gel for bright color)
- Red heart sprinkles or red candy melts
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients, including eggs and food coloring.
- Mix the dry ingredients together and gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Decorate each cookie with a red heart sprinkle.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes and let cool.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Protein: 1.5 g