Description
Whimsical green cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- neon green food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour and baking soda in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg until well combined, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add green food coloring until the desired color is reached.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth; add vanilla if desired.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost generously and top with sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy with family and friends!
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better texture. Do not overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Grinch Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking, cream cheese frosting, family recipes