Description
Grinch Crinkle Cookies are festive, chewy cookies that are perfect for the holiday season, featuring a vibrant green color and a delightful powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the green food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense green color, add more food coloring as desired.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or sprinkles for extra flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Grinch Crinkle Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Festive Treats