Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies! These vibrant green treats are a festive twist on a classic favorite, featuring a buttery dough enhanced with crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries. Perfect for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or just as a special treat at home, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone who tries them. With their charming appearance and delicious flavor, they make an excellent addition to any holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus additional for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3–5 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- Red heart sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a standing mixer, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, and green food coloring until fully combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans and dried cranberries evenly.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until just firm but not browned.
- Once cooled slightly, roll each cookie in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Secure one red heart sprinkle on top of each cookie using melted white chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg