Easy Grinch Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants.

red candy hearts

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: red M&M's

Dried cranberries offer a fruity alternative.

sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Nuts add crunch and healthy fats.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a big bowl, add 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (300 grams).

Add 2 cups powdered sugar (240 grams) to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon baking powder and 0.5 teaspoon sea salt to the bowl and whisk together.

In a separate bowl, add 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter and mix in pieces until combined.

Crack 2 large eggs into another bowl, add green food coloring, and whisk together.

Add the egg mixture and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix on low until almost combined.

Increase mixer speed to medium and mix until almost combined, then fold in any unmixed flour with a spatula.

Set the dough aside and prepare a small bowl with 0.5 cup cornstarch (56 grams) and 0.5 cup powdered sugar (60 grams).

Mix the cornstarch and powdered sugar together until well distributed.

Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough (about 35 grams) and roll it in the cornstarch mixture, then place it on the baking sheet.

Press down slightly on each cookie to help them spread while baking.

Bake cookies for 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) or until crinkling and the bottoms are just taking on color.

Remove cookies from the oven and press red candy hearts into the center of each cookie.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens