Grinch Cookies: The Festive Treat You’ll Love Baking!
Grinch Cookies are festive, fun, and perfect for the holiday season, inspired by the beloved Dr. Seuss character.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the green candy melts and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more festive look, you can add red candy melts on top of the cookies before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.