Description
Dive into the festive spirit with Emma’s Grinch Cookies! These delightful treats are inspired by the whimsical charm of everyone’s favorite holiday grump. Bright green with bursts of red and green M&M’s, these cookies are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for parties, these cookies promise to be the highlight of your holiday treats, spreading smiles and joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 2/3 cups Sugar
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- Green food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups Red and green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and green food coloring.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in M&M’s.
- Drop dough by scoops onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a vibrant green color, adjust the amount of food coloring as needed.
- Chilling the dough before baking can help enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
