Description
Vibrant green cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for the holiday season, infused with the spirit of joy and laughter.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring
- Mint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add green food coloring to the dough until desired hue is reached.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough prior to baking can enhance cookie thickness and chewiness. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, Grinch cookies, festive baking, Christmas treats