Description
Delightfully sweet and vibrant Grinch Cookies perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 tsp green food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the egg, mixing until fully blended, then incorporate peppermint extract and green food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
For variations, coconut sugar can replace granulated sugar, and coconut oil or flaxseed meal can be used for vegan options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Grinch Cookies, holiday cookies, festive baking, mint cookies, Christmas cookies