Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Delight in these festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies, soft and chocolaty treats with a vibrant green twist that perfectly capture the holiday spirit.
- 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 all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- Green food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then add green food coloring to achieve a vibrant green color.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added festive flair, sprinkle a few red and white nonpareils on the cookies before baking to mimic the Grinch’s hat embellishments.