Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Delight in festive Grinch Crinkle Cookies—soft, fudgy green cookies dusted with powdered sugar that create a charming holiday treat perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add green food coloring to the wet ingredients and mix until evenly colored.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar, coating completely.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies have cracked but remain soft inside.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, add mini white chocolate chips or a sprinkle of edible glitter before baking.