Description
Delightful and vibrant green cookies with a rich chocolate flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (to desired color)
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; whisk until evenly mixed.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form balls of dough, roll them in powdered sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they have a crinkle topping; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil or vegan butter. For more chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chunks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday, dessert, Grinch, festive, chocolate