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Colorful festive Grinch cookies arranged on a holiday-themed plate, with vibrant green icing, red and white sprinkles, and a holiday backdrop, textured surface, styled with holiday decor, looking cheerful and inviting.

Festive Grinch Cookies Easy Holiday Treats

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Chewy cookies with festive green icing and colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting.

  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Green food coloring
  • Red and white sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
  6. Mix in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  7. Form dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies on a wire rack, then decorate with icing and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened for even mixing.
  • Use a piping bag to apply icing for neat decoration.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg