Description
These Grinch Snowball Cookies are a festive holiday treat with a sweet, buttery flavor, a touch of green color, and a red candy heart – perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 24 red candy hearts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add salt and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add in flour and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and green food coloring until the dough is evenly tinted.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form 1-inch dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are just turning golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place a red candy heart on top of each cookie while they are still slightly warm.
- Let cookies cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to finely chop the pecans for a consistent texture.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green without altering the dough consistency.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar while warm for better adhesion.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
