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Grinch Cookies Easy Recipe for a Heartfelt Christmas


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  • Author: Josue Balbuena
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: about 4 dozen 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Enjoy these festive Grinch Cookies perfect for Christmas Cookies and Holiday Cookie Recipes. These easy holiday treats feature a green color and delightful gumdrop toppings, making them a fun and kid friendly Christmas cookie option.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 11/4 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 48 heart-shaped gumdrops

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Beat in vanilla food coloring and eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  3. In another bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt gradually beat into creamed mixture.
  4. Refrigerate covered 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°.
  6. Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls roll in confectioners’ sugar.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake until tops are cracked and edges are set about 12-15 minutes.
  9. Immediately press a gumdrop into each cookie.
  10. Cool cookies 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 112 calories
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 67mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg