Description
Fresh Crinkle Grinch Cookies are a festive delight that brings joy to any holiday gathering. Their vibrant green hue, soft and chewy texture, and powdered sugar crinkle finish make them visually appealing and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for cookie exchanges or simply indulging at home, these cookies evoke warm memories of family traditions and holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract and green food coloring until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg