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Grinch Cookies: The Sweetest Way to Steal Hearts This Holiday

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Soft, chewy, and brightly colored Grinch cookies with a signature red heart candy, perfect for Christmas celebrations.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Red heart-shaped candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
  3. Add green food coloring until desired color is reached.
  4. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes; cookies should be soft in the center.
  6. While warm, press a red heart candy into the center of each cookie.
  7. Cool on a rack and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 30 mins if it’s too soft to handle.
  • Use gel food coloring to maintain dough texture.
  • Substitute butter with vegan options for dairy-free.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg