Description
Delightful green cookies topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1–2 teaspoons green food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Optional sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space in between for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, then frost cookies and add sprinkles.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients ensure proper blending. Optional to chill dough for thicker cookies. Keep an eye on baking time to prevent over-baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Grinch cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats, cream cheese frosting, baking recipes