Grinch Cookies Recipe: The Best Festive Treat for Holiday Cheer
Enjoy the festive spirit with these delightful Grinch Cookies, bursting with flavor and holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the M&M’s carefully.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra festive fun, drizzle melted white chocolate on top of the cooled cookies.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg