Grinch Crinkle Cookies
Festive, soft, and chewy Grinch Crinkle Cookies rolled in powdered sugar for that classic crackled look—perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or Santa’s snack plate!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 g
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 g, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring AmeriColor recommended
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats for even baking.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well combined and aerated.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and green gel food coloring until the dough is uniformly colored.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Cover and chill dough 1–2 hours—critical for firm shaping and pronounced crinkle patterns.
- Use a 1.5-tablespoon scoop to portion dough; roll into smooth balls between palms.
- Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar for the classic crinkle effect.
- Bake cookies 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies rest on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a stronger green hue, use a pinch of matcha powder in addition to gel coloring. Dough can freeze up to 3 months—bake straight from frozen with an extra minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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