Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Red and white icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a larger bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in green food coloring until uniformly colored.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, then decorate with white and red icing to create Grinch faces and Santa hats.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use piping bags for detailed icing decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
