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Bright green Grinch Christmas cookies arranged on a festive red plate with white chocolate chips, light dusting of powdered sugar, a sprig of holly, and a wooden table backdrop.

Easy Soft Grinch Christmas Cookies 💚🎄 Perfect Holiday Treat!

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Soft, chewy green holiday cookies dotted with white chocolate chips, perfect for Christmas celebrations and cookie trays.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp green food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) mini white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, peppermint (if using), and green coloring.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
  4. Chill dough 30 minutes for easier shaping. Scoop, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool on a rack.

Notes

  • Chill dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and pale.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (20 g)
  • Calories: 95 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Fat: 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
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