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Grinch Crinkle Cookies

Delicious Grinch Crinkle Cookies: A Festive Twist for You

These Grinch Crinkle Cookies are a festive treat with a vibrant color and delightful lime flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Replace with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds everything together.
  • Zest from 2 Limes Adjust to preference.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Can swap for lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best taste.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Food Powder (or gel) Achieves the Grinch green color.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For coating the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Heart-Shaped Sprinkles or Candies For decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, lime zest, and salt until combined. Then add melted unsalted butter, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and baking powder together. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Add green food coloring, stirring until you reach your desired hue. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, coat them in powdered sugar.
  6. Place dough balls on the baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Immediately after baking, press a heart-shaped candy into the center of each cookie.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 4 hours. Be careful not to overmix the dough when combining wet and dry ingredients.

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