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Grinch Cookies

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These Grinch Cookies are festive green sugar cookies with a hidden chocolate center and a red heart on top—perfect for Christmas! Bright, cheerful, and delicious, they’re a whimsical treat for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or cozy winter nights.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Cookies, Holiday Treats
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 18 Hershey’s Kisses (or chocolate candy of choice)
  • 1 package sugar cookie mix
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Red heart candy sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with green gel food coloring until evenly blended.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, flour, softened butter, and green egg mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Flatten a small piece of dough, wrap it around a Hershey’s Kiss, and roll into a ball.
  5. Place dough balls in a mini muffin tin, spaced apart.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are slightly golden.
  7. While warm, press a red heart sprinkle on top. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use candy cane Kisses or peanut butter cups for fun variations.
  • Chill dough before baking to help cookies hold their shape.
  • Add 1 tbsp cream cheese for a softer texture.
  • Roll in red or white sanding sugar before baking for extra sparkle.
  • Store in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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