Description
This Grinch cookies easy recipe for holiday celebrations is a delightful treat that captures the magic of the season with its vibrant green color and festive presentation. Perfect for family gatherings and parties, these cookies are simple to make and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Butter, softened
4 oz Cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1–2 teaspoons Green food coloring
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Cornflakes cereal, crushed
24 pieces Red heart candies or M&M’s
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
- Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and green food coloring, mixing until evenly distributed
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined
- Step 5: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat in crushed cornflakes
- Step 6: Arrange on baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and press a red heart candy into the top of each cookie
- Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until set around the edges but slightly soft in the center
- Step 8: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese.
You can freeze unbaked dough balls for convenient last-minute baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg