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Colorful festive Grinch cookies styled on a rustic wooden platter with vibrant green frosting, red candies, and sprinkles, accented by holiday decor, natural daylight, and soft shadows, creating a cheerful and inviting holiday scene.

Festive Grinch Cookies Easy Holiday Treat

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Cheerful holiday cookies inspired by the Grinch, decorated with vibrant green frosting and red accents, perfect for festive sharing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Green food coloring
  • Red licorice candies
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add flour and baking powder until dough forms.
  5. Divide dough and knead green food coloring into one portion.
  6. Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Decorate with red candies and sprinkles once cooled.

Notes

  • Use vibrant green food coloring for a fun look.
  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before decorating.
  • Red licorice candies attach easily for facial features.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg