Description
These Grinch Cookies are festive and fun, perfect for the holiday season. They are soft, chewy, and decorated to resemble the Grinch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy hearts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in melted green candy melts.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a red candy heart into the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use more or less candy melts for desired color intensity.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Grinch Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Desserts