{"id":876,"date":"2022-12-06T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/06\/grinch-cookies-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2022-12-06T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T01:00:00","slug":"grinch-cookies-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/06\/grinch-cookies-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinch Cookies &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"disclosure\"><em>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.<\/p>\n<p>Christmas time is the best time for delicious holiday treats, and these Grinch cookies are always a hit! I love bringing these cookies to Christmas parties or to cookie exchanges.\u00a0 Some of my other favorite cookies to bring to cookie exchanges are <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cream-cheese-snickerdoodles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cream cheese snickerdoodles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-christmas-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Christmas cookies<\/a>, or these easy <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/no-bake-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">no-bake cookies.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Close up view of Grinch cookies stacked on a cream colored plate. Christmas ornaments, greenery and extra cookies are styled next to the plate.\" class=\"wp-image-195222\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Close up view of Grinch cookies stacked on a cream colored plate. Christmas ornaments, greenery and extra cookies are styled next to the plate.\" class=\"wp-image-195222\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-grinch-cookies\">What Are Grinch Cookies?<\/h2>\n<p>These adorable cookies are inspired by the popular Dr. Suess book, \u201cHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.\u201d Grinch cookies start with a classic chocolate chip cookie base that everyone will love. With the addition of green food coloring and festive green and red M&amp;Ms, the cookie transforms into Whoville yumminess!<\/p>\n<p>Kids and adults LOVE these cute and delicious cookies and it\u2019s always the first cookie to be gone at the treat table. Everyone loves the bright colors and holiday vibe.\u00a0 Try more of my cute festive desserts like my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-cornflake-wreaths\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cornflake wreaths<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/star-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas star bread<\/a>, or these <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/peppermint-meringue-lollipops\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">peppermint lollipops<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-for-the-best-christmas-cookie\">Ingredients For the Best Christmas Cookie<\/h2>\n<p>These easy Grinch cookies start with a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe.\u00a0 You will be very familiar with the ingredients and have most of them on hand.\u00a0 All you need to make these Christmas cookies are red and green M&amp;Ms and green food coloring. Then you\u2019re all set to have some fun!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter: <\/strong>Butter always makes the best cookies! It helps if the butter is slightly softened.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar: <\/strong>Just granulated sugar in this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Room-temperature eggs are always best for baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> Yes, one full tablespoon. Trust me. It adds sweetness and flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Food Coloring: <\/strong>Green liquid food coloring or green gel food coloring works in these cookies. You decide how green you want them!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour: <\/strong>I used all-purpose flour in this recipe. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Cornstarch: <\/strong>Cornstarch is the secret to soft cookies. it acts as a preservative to preserve softness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder: <\/strong>This helps give your cookies a little lift.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Soda: <\/strong>Helps with leavening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Salt enhances sweet flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red and Green M&amp;Ms: <\/strong>The best part of this cookie! You can easily find these at grocery stores during the Christmas season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-grinch-cookie-recipe\">Grinch Cookie Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Grab your kiddos and make this fun Grinch cookie recipe for the holidays. They are so fun to make but even more fun to eat! It\u2019s a fun Christmas tradition at my house, and my kids look forward to it every year.\u00a0 Follow my easy instructions below for how to make Grinch cookies.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat Oven and Prepare Cookie Sheet: <\/strong>Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream Butter and Sugar: <\/strong>Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/kitchenaid-ultra-power-5-speed-hand-mixer\/-\/A-14810227?preselect=14205267#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electric mixer<\/a> to beat until well-combined and light and fluffy (about 1 minute).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Eggs: <\/strong>Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Vanilla and Food Coloring:<\/strong> Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring, until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix Dry Ingredients Into Butter Mixture:<\/strong> Set mixer to low speed and gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture. Add ingredients and stir until well incorporated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fold in M&amp;Ms:<\/strong> Fold in M&amp;M candies keeping a few out to press on top of the cookies before baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form Balls:<\/strong> Drop cookie dough by heaping 1 \u00bd Tbsp-sized scoops onto prepared cookie sheets for perfectly round cookie roll dough in your hands into a smooth ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Bake for 11-13 minutes. If desired, gently press additional M&amp;Ms into the tops of each cookie for decoration while they are still warm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool and Enjoy:<\/strong> Allow cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheet before removing them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-150x150.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinch-cookies-1000x1000.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content\">\n<h3><strong>Tips for Making Homemade Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few simple ways to ensure your Grinch cookies turn out soft, chewy, and delicious every time! You will love making these with your kids and making this a tradition. They will also love eating them because they are SO GOOD!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Underbake: <\/strong>I always take my cookies out of the oven when the centers are still slightly soft. They\u2019ll cook for a few more minutes on the cooling hot cookie sheet. This trick helps prevent your cookies from getting overcooked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the Oven Closed:<\/strong> I know it may be tempting to open the oven door and check on your cookies, but you let out all the hot air needed to cook them thoroughly. Use the oven light to check on them instead!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Over Mix the Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> Avoid mixing your dough on a high speed. Too much beating can cause too much air in the dough. This results in the dough rising and then falling as it bakes. You should beat long enough so that the ingredients are blended until you no longer see white from the flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fold in Your M&amp;M\u2019s: <\/strong>Avoid mixing the M&amp;Ms with an electric mixer to prevent the pieces from breaking apart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill the Dough:<\/strong> Most cookie recipes don\u2019t require you to chill the dough, but if you have the time, chilling can help elevate your cookies. If your butter was too soft or melted when you made the dough, chilling is necessary. Chill for half an hour before forming, and baking. This allows the flavors to meld together and give the dough a bit of structure. If it\u2019s hardened too much let it sit at room temp for 10 minutes before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Top view of Grinch cookies on a cooling rack. Extra cookies and M&amp;Ms are scattered around the cookies on a gray counter top.\" class=\"wp-image-195223\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of Grinch cookies on a cooling rack. Extra cookies and M&amp;Ms are scattered around the cookies on a gray counter top.\" class=\"wp-image-195223\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-1-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content\">\n<h3><strong>Storing Leftover Grinch Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These Grinch cookies are so fun and delicious that you\u2019ll want to enjoy them all through the holiday season! If you have some leftovers, here\u2019s how to keep them tasting fresh and tasty for the rest of the week! You\u2019re going to love having them around to take to parties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>At Room Temperature: <\/strong>Place cooled cookies in an airtight container then store them at room temperature for up to 1 week.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Freezer: <\/strong>Shape the cookie dough into balls as you would when preparing to bake them. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for a few hours. Once frozen, place the dough balls into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw dough balls until pliable and bake as directed on the recipe card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Close up side view of stacked cookies on a cooling rack. A broken cookie and Christmas ornaments are styled next to the stack of Grinch cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-195224\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Close up side view of stacked cookies on a cooling rack. A broken cookie and Christmas ornaments are styled next to the stack of Grinch cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-195224\" title=\"Grinch Cookies are a fun and festive twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, these soft and chewy cookies are colored Grinch-green and decorated with green and red M&amp;Ms.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grinch Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/grinchcookies-2-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts layout-beta\">\n<div class=\"block-related-posts__inner\">\n<header>\n<h3 class=\"block-related-posts__title\">More Holiday Desserts To Make<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts__content\">\n<p>I have you covered for the holidays! Festive desserts are my favorite tradition, and I definitely have some favorites I\u2019d love for you to try. \u00a0I know you will enjoy them as much as my family does!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-related-posts__posts --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-related-posts__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-related-posts --><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-57573\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"57573\" data-servings=\"36\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-trc-edit\"> <!-- .wprm-template-trc-header --><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-57573-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"57573\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until well-combined and light and fluffy (about 1 minute).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring, until well-combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Set mixer to low speed and gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture. Add ingredients and stir until well-incorporated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Fold in M&amp;M candies keeping a few out to press on top of the cookies before baking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Drop cookie dough by heaping 1 \u00bd Tbsp-sized scoops onto prepared cookie sheets, for perfectly round cookies roll dough in your hands into a smooth ball.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 11-13 minutes. If desired, gently press additional M&amp;Ms into the tops of each cookie for decoration while they are still warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57573-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Allow cookies to cool completely on cookie sheet before removing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Originally posted on December 02, 2017<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Updated December 5, 2022<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"wprm-servings\">Serves: <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-57573 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"57573\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">36<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calories<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">167<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (8%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Carbohydrates<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (8%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Protein<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (12%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Saturated Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (25%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Trans Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Cholesterol<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (8%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sodium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">105<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Potassium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (1%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fiber<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sugar<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Vitamin A<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">190<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Vitamin C<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calcium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (2%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Iron<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Grinch cookies, holidays, Kid-friendly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\t\t\tfbq( \"init\", 1748581388781497 );\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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