Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Green food coloring
- Red and white decorative candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Stir in food coloring until evenly green.
- Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture. Mix until dough forms.
- Shape into cookies and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Core and decorate cookies with candies to resemble Grinch faces.
Notes
- Use high-quality food coloring for vibrant green.
- Decorator candies can be replaced with edible eyes or black icing for expressive faces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg