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Colorful festive Grinch cookies arranged on a holiday-themed plate, featuring bright red and green icing, playful shapes, and a glossy finish, styled with seasonal decorations in the background

Festive Grinch Cookies Easy Holiday Treat

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Simple, colorful, and festive holiday cookies inspired by the Grinch, perfect for spreading Christmas cheer with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Green and red food coloring
  • Icing for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into portions; tint parts with green and red food coloring.
  6. Shape green dough into Grinch-inspired shapes and place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool, then decorate with icing to add faces and details.

Notes

  • Use different food coloring shades for more colorful cookies.
  • Decorate with small candies or edible markers for facial features.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg