Grinch Cookies
Grinch Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten your holiday season! These soft and chewy cookies, featuring a vibrant green color and rich chocolate chips, will delight family and friends at every gathering. With a hint of pistachio flavor and colorful sprinkles, they embody the spirit of fun and joy that comes with the holidays. Easy to make and even more fun to share, these cookies are destined to become a cherished tradition in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.4 oz pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Gradually stir in the dry mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in pistachio pudding mix and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added color, substitute green food coloring with red or blue. Mix in nuts or additional chocolate chips for variety. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.