Grinch Cookies – Spécial occasion Snowball Cookies
Bring a splash of color and joy to your holiday festivities with these delightful Grinch Cookies – Spécial occasion Snowball Cookies. Their vibrant green hue and festive toppings are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face, making them the perfect addition to cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or a cozy night at home. With a buttery sweetness complemented by crunchy pecans and tart cranberries, these cookies offer a wonderful combination of flavors that celebrate the spirit of the season. Easy to make and fun for kids to help with, these cookies are not just treats; they’re cherished memories in the making!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 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 flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3–5 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 24 pieces red confetti heart sprinkles
- 1/4 cup melted white chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, salt, and food coloring.
- Stir in chopped pecans and cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until just set but not browned; let cool slightly.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Decorate with melted white chocolate and secure a red heart sprinkle on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg