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Colorful festive Grinch cookies arranged on a holiday-themed plate with red, green, and white icing, subtle Christmas decorations in the background, textured sugar coating, and playful green details, styled for a cheerful holiday presentation.

Festive Grinch Cookies – Easy Holiday Treats

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A fun and colorful holiday cookie recipe inspired by the Grinch, decorated with vibrant icing to bring festive cheer to your table.

  • Total Time: 45 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Green and red food coloring
  • Icing (powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix butter and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, beat well. Gradually add flour and baking powder.
  3. Divide dough and tint with green and red food coloring.

  4. Shape into cookies and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Prepare icing and decorate cookies with festive colors and playful details.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Use piping bags for detailed icing decoration.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Baking, Decorating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg