Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies
Delight in the festive spirit with these Grinch Cookies – special occasion Snowball Cookies! Bursting with vibrant green color and a delightful crunch from pecans and cranberries, these cookies are the perfect treat for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly sweet, they’re a fantastic addition to cookie exchanges or a cheerful gift for loved ones. With their soft texture and snowy powdered sugar coating, even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this delicious holiday dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 1 cup for rolling cookies)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar and decorating with red heart sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg