Grinch Crinkle Cookies – Festive, Soft, and Sweet

Grinch Crinkle Cookies are a playful and festive holiday treat. Their bright green color and signature crinkled appearance make them a showstopper for any holiday cookie platter.

With a touch of sweetness and a fun candy heart on top, they’re sure to warm hearts, no matter how Grinchy!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp green food coloring (gel preferred)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Red heart-shaped candies or sprinkles (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and green food coloring. Adjust the color as needed to achieve a vibrant green.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
6. Form the Cookies: Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
7. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
8. Decorate and Cool: Immediately press a red heart-shaped candy into the center of each cookie (if using). Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time

15 minutes (+30 minutes chilling time)

Cook Time

12 minutes

Total Time

57 minutes

Nutrition (Per Cookie)

Calories: 100
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fat: 4g
Sugar: 9g

Expert Tips

Chilling is Key: Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape and ensures pronounced crinkles.

Heart Placement: Press the heart candies gently into the warm cookies to ensure they stick without cracking the cookie.

Powdered Sugar Coating: Roll the dough balls generously for a more dramatic crinkle effect during baking.

FAQs

Can I use liquid food coloring?
Yes, but you may need to add slightly more to achieve the same vibrant green color.

Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, freeze the dough balls before rolling them in powdered sugar. Thaw slightly before coating and baking as directed.

What other decorations can I use?
You can use red M&Ms or leave the cookies plain for a simpler look.

Storing & Reheating

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Substitutions & Variations

Gluten-Free: Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour.

Chocolate Twist: Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips to the dough for a fun flavor addition.

Different Colors: Swap green food coloring for red or blue to match other holidays or themes.

Grinch Crinkle Cookies – Festive, Soft, and Sweet

Grinch Crinkle Cookies are a playful and festive holiday treat. Their bright green color and signature crinkled appearance make them a showstopper for any holiday cookie platter.

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• - Electric mixer or whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• - Baking sheet
• - Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• - Cooling rack

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp green food coloring gel preferred
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
• Red heart-shaped candies or sprinkles optional

Instructions

 

• **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• **Add Eggs and Vanilla:** Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and green food coloring. Adjust the color as needed to achieve a vibrant green.
• **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
• **Chill the Dough:** Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
• **Form the Cookies:** Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
• **Bake:** Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
• **Decorate and Cool:** Immediately press a red heart-shaped candy into the center of each cookie (if using). Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.