Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies
These Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on a holiday classic, guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone at your gathering. With their vibrant green hue and sweet, buttery flavor, these festive treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones or packaging as cheerful gifts. Easy to make and fun for all ages, they involve simple steps that allow even the youngest bakers to join in the fun. Topped with heart sprinkles and coated in powdered sugar, these cookies not only look beautiful but also taste irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy night in, these colorful cookie balls will add joy to any occasion.
- 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 more 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 white chocolate wafers (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, and green food coloring until combined.
- Stir in pecans and cranberries.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned.
- Once cooled slightly, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Top each cookie with melted white chocolate and a heart sprinkle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg