Description
Grinch crinkle cookies are festive, chewy cookies with a vibrant green color and powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in green food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll the dough into balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is chilled for better handling.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring for a lighter or darker shade.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grinch crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies