These Grinch Crinkle Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. With their vibrant green color and powdered sugar coating, they make delightful Christmas cookies that are sure to impress your guests.

This easy recipe is ideal for festive baking and can be enjoyed as a sweet addition to your holiday desserts. Whether you’re making them for a party or just to enjoy at home, these green crinkle cookies are a must-try for any holiday celebration.

Easy Grinch Crinkle Cookies Recipe

These Grinch cookies are soft and chewy, with a rich chocolate flavor complemented by a hint of mint. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies, making them a great choice for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Add Color: Stir in the green food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
6. Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
7. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g