Grinch Crinkle Cookies
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Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Description
Grinch Crinkle Cookies are made by blending standard baking ingredients like flour, baking powder, and sugar with butter, eggs, and vanilla for a classic cookie base. The addition of peppermint extract and green food coloring gives them their seasonal character, while rolling in sugar before baking creates a delicate crackled surface. The cookies are gently flattened and decorated with a heart-shaped sprinkle, enhancing their festive appeal. Baking at 375°F ensures a soft center and lightly crisp edges.
The peppermint offers a refreshing note that complements the sweetness, distinguishing these cookies from basic sugar cookies. The white sugar coating adds texture contrast and helps maintain the crinkle appearance during baking. These treats are ideal for sharing at holiday parties or gifting due to their decorative look and approachable flavors.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to four to five days, preserving their texture. Using large heart-shaped sprinkles made from candy adds a charming focal point but can be substituted with other decorations based on availability or preference.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 large egg
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- green food coloring
- white sugar or powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix together.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer. (you can also use the bowl of a stand mixer)
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and eggs one at a time, blending after adding.
- Then add in the dry ingredients gradually ½ cup at a time, blending after each addition until just barely incorporated. (careful not to overmix)
- Add a few drops of food coloring and knead the dough to incorporate the color fully.
- Place white sugar on a small plate or in a shallow bowl.
- With a cookie scoop, scoop approximately tablespoon size scoops, roll into a ball and then roll in the white sugar (or powdered sugar) to coat thoroughly.
- Place on lined baking sheet and press gently to flatten slightly.
- Press a heart-shaped candy sprinkle into the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the bottoms are very slightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 4-5 days at room temperature.
- Use large heart-shaped candy sprinkles as a decorative topping; alternatives can be used if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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