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Delicious Grinch Snowball Cookies

Delicious Grinch Snowball Cookies
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Delicious Grinch Snowball Cookies are festive, melt-in-your-mouth treats featuring a vibrant green hue and subtle minty notes. Combining a soft, crumbly snowball cookie base with a unique holiday twist, these easy-to-make cookies bring joy and charm to any holiday cookie tray, perfect for family gatherings, cookie exchanges, and gifting.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar, plus extra for coating
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Matcha Powder or Green Food Coloring (adjust to desired color)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Dough: Begin by creaming the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a light texture throughout the cookies. Add in vanilla extract and peppermint extract if using. Gradually fold in the flour, salt, and your choice of matcha powder or green food coloring, stirring slowly to form a soft but manageable dough.
  2. Shaping the Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into uniform balls about one inch in diameter. Place the cookie balls spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow slight spreading during baking.
  3. Baking the Cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to preserve their tender and crumbly texture.
  4. The Snowball Coating: Immediately after removing from oven, gently roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar to create the signature snowball coating. For extra festivity, add a sprinkle of green sugar crystals or edible glitter once the powdered sugar sets.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and smooth dough without lumps.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; mix just until ingredients combine.
  • If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 30 minutes to aid in shaping.
  • Use fresh, lump-free powdered sugar for the best snowball coating.
  • Watch the bake time carefully to avoid overbaking, preserving the delicate texture.

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Keywords: Grinch Snowball Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Green Snowball Cookies, Festive Cookies, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies, Matcha Cookies, Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Mint Cookies

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