Grinch Crinkle Cookies
These festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies are soft, green, and perfectly sweet with a delightful powdered sugar coating—ideal for holiday celebrations and gifting.
- 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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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, a few drops
- 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, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Add green food coloring gradually until the desired bright green color is achieved.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Place balls onto prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies have spread and the tops crackle.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
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