Get ready to steal the show at your holiday cookie exchange with our Grinch Cookies, inspired by Dr Seuss’ beloved character. These bright green treats, sprinkled with red and green M&Ms, are as mischievous in appearance as they are in flavour.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 drops light green food colouring (or more for a greener colour)
- 1 1/2 cups red and green M&M’s
Method:
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with greaseproof paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract and green food colouring until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, beating until just combined.
Fold in the red and green M&M’s.
Drop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking trays, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges have set but the centres are still soft.
Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
