That mean ol’ Grinch inspired some really fun cookies. I can’t help but think of watching the classic Christmas cartoon special each year. The book is even better. In honor of the grumpy one you can enjoy this delightful cookie. It’s soft, chewy, and easy to make. The red hot is to represent the Grinch’s heart. You can use heart shaped sprinkles, or even M&M’s. I could not find the heart shaped sprinkles so red hots worked great.
Grinch cookies are a nice way to add something new to your holiday baking. They are delicious and a great conversation piece. These would be fun to make with kids. You could make a whole theme with the cookies, book, and cartoon, or movie. Or just make them to share with your friends and family. Have fun with these adorable cookies.
Happy baking!
“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
Grinch Cookies
Yield: 40 cookies
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (4 oz.) softened butter
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
green food coloring
1/2 cup powdered sugar
cinnamon red hots or heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until well combined and creamy. Add eggs one at a time and blend until combined. Add the vanilla and almond extract. Add the green food coloring creating the color you desire. I used 12 drops.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture until combined. Don’t over mix.
- In a small bowl add the powdered sugar. Roll the cookie dough into 1 inch balls and evenly coat in the powdered sugar. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges and bottoms are slightly golden brown, and the cookies are crinkled on top.
- While the cookies are still hot place a candy at the center and gently press. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
- These cookies puff up while baking.
- Make sure to place the candies on the cookies immediately after the cookies are out of the oven.
- Be generous with the powdered sugar to ensure it sticks while baking.
Meghan E White 