Description
Fun and colorful cookies that spread holiday cheer, perfect for parties and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until well-combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in several drops of green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of dough and roll into balls, placing them on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading, and consider adding sprinkles before baking for extra festivity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts, cookie recipe, Grinch cookies