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Wholesome Grinch Mint Crinkle Cookies with Heart Sprinkles

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These festive green mint crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with heart sprinkles. Made with simple ingredients and no chilling time required, they’re perfect for holiday baking and cookie swaps.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon green gel food coloring (or to desired shade)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • 3 tablespoons heart sprinkles (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  4. Add the green gel food coloring and beat until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in about 2 tablespoons of the heart sprinkles. Reserve the remaining tablespoon for topping.
  8. Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll the dough ball in powdered sugar until completely coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  11. Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a few of the reserved heart sprinkles onto the tops of the cookies.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the most vibrant green color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid. If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before rolling. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for the best crinkle effect. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; place a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Grinch cookies, mint crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, green cookies, heart sprinkles, peppermint cookies

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