Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Soft, fudgy green cocoa cookies rolled in powdered sugar to create festive crackled tops—perfect for holiday baking or cookie exchanges!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour about 250 g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder about 50 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (or plant-based)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or flax egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring 5–8 drops, adjust to shade
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg (or flax egg), vanilla extract, and green gel coloring until the dough is evenly green.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, forming a soft dough.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1½-tablespoon balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges set and tops crackle, then cool on the sheet 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool fully before storing or serving.
Notes
For a bolder green, add extra gel coloring drop by drop. Dough can chill up to 24 hours—flavor improves with time.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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