Perfect for the holidays, these Grinch Cookies are wonderfully cakey with crispy bottoms. They're so easy to make without cake mix.
146 kcal
/serving
12 min
Serves
24
Easy
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (300 g)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed and softened (113 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (56 g)
- red heart-shaped sprinkles or cinnamon candies
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 cups (480ml) of powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the butter into tablespoons and drop the pieces into the flour mixture.
- Add the eggs and vanilla.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Add 2 drops of food coloring if desired, and beat until well incorporated, making sure there are no white streaks in the dough.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar.
- Scoop the dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls.
- Roll each between the palms of your hands to form a ball, then roll in the cornstarch mixture until well coated.
- Place each ball about 3-inch (8cm) apart, on prepared baking sheets and slightly press down on the tops.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the cookies start to crinkle and are lightly browned on the bottoms.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a heart-shaped sprinkle or candy on each cookie.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
146
Calories
1.9g
Protein
2% DV
24.8g
Carbs
8% DV
4.3g
Fat
6% DV
0.4g
Fiber
1% DV
12.8g
Sugars
89mg
Sodium
6% DV
26mg
Cholesterol
7% DV
| Health Labels | Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher |
| Allergen Info | Gluten Wheat |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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