Easy-to-Make Christmas Grinch Cookies

Published Dec 14, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

These Christmas cookies by Sugar Spun Run on YouTube are the best Grinch-themed treat you can try this holiday! It’s a wonderful and festive dessert that both kids and adults alike will surely enjoy, they might even keep coming back to the table for more servings until it’s all gone.

The process of making this cookie is very easy and I’m sure that you can do this perfectly even if it’s your first time. For now, check out the instructions down below to learn how, and then watch the video tutorial, too, for more details.

Ingredients for Christmas Cookies:

1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1⅔ cups of granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp of peppermint extract
3 cups of all-purpose flour
2 tbsp of cornstarch
1 tsp of baking powder
1 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of salt
Green food coloring, optional
1 cup of red and green M&Ms, plus more for topping

How to Make Christmas Cookies:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then line the baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar, then beat them together until light and fluffy, and then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.

Step 2

Stir everything thoroughly until well combined and incorporated, then set the wet mixture aside. In a separate bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then give them a good whisk, and gradually add them to the wet mixture.

Easy Christmas Dessert Recipe — Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

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Step 3

Stir them well in between each addition until incorporated, then add the food coloring, and continue to stir until evenly combined. Add the M&Ms and fold them into the mixture using a spatula until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Scoop the batter out about 1½ tablespoons, then shape it into a smooth ball, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Proceed to shape the remaining batter and make sure to space them apart at least 2 inches evenly.

Step 5

Place them in the preheated oven, then allow them to bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, and then gently press down some more M&Ms on top of the cookies. Allow them to cool completely, then serve, and enjoy!