It wouldn’t be the Christmas season without cookies, the Grinch, or Hershey Kisses. I have married the three into Grinch Blossom Cookies for Christmas.
This easy Grinch cookies recipe will be a big hit at your cookie exchange or to snack on for Christmas movie night. It’s the perfect cookie recipe to take to Christmas parties because everyone loves the Grinch.
Grinch movie night is the perfect time to make these festive cookies. This a variation of the peanut butter blossom cookies recipe that has been turned into a Grinch cookies recipe for the holidays.
Add these Grinch recipes to your Grinch Christmas recipes; Grinch Rice Krispies Treats, Easy No-Bake Grinch Haystack Cookies, and Christmas Grinch Punch Recipe (Kid-Friendly).
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Ingredients
All of these simple ingredients are likely in your pantry or you can find them at your grocery store. The candy melts are optional, just for decoration. Michael’s is my favorite place to buy candy melts.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 Tbsp milk
- Green gel food coloring, if desired
- 48 Hershey’s Kisses Grinch-themed candies, unwrapped
Decoration Ingredients
- Green candy melts
- Red Heart sprinkles
How to Make Grinch Christmas Cookies
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, like this one.
Step 2
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt then set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides occasionally. Add the sugar and continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes or until fluffy.
Step 4
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until evenly combined.
Step 5
Add the flour mixture, a little at a time beating after each addition until all is mixed.
Step 6
Slowly add the milk to the dough as the mixer runs, adding just enough to soften the dough.
Step 7
Now it is time to add the food coloring gel a little bit at a time until the desired green color is reached.
Step 8
Use a small cookie scoop, like this one, to portion the cookie dough, and shape it into balls. Place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Step 9
Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are set.
Step 10
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before pressing one Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie. Place one red heart sprinkle right next to the Hershey kiss for the grinch’s small heart.
Step 11
Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting but do not disturb them and they will resolidify in the correct shape.
Decorating Grinch cookies
Step 1
Place candy melts in a microwave-safe small bowl. Melt the candy on high heat, stirring every 20-30 seconds until completely melted. Do not overheat. If the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well. Do not add water.
Step 2
Transfer the candy melts to a plastic resealable freezer bag or piping bag with the corner cut off. Drizzle over the cookies and add a heart sprinkle to each cookie. Allow the candy drizzle to set completely before storing.
Storing Grinch Blossom Cookies
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Cooled cookies can also be frozen but sudden temperature changes may cause the candy to “bloom” which is harmless but not pretty.
The Grinch Stole Christmas but he didn’t steal our ability to cherish the holiday season together through food and fun. We can make that grinch’s small heart grow and grow at Christmas time with our immediate family members, extended family, and friends by sharing the joy of the season.
These chewy buttery sugar cookies will make their way into your holiday cookie recipe collection. Everyone loves these delicious cookies and what’s not to love with grinch cookies?
Yield: 48
Add Christmas with the Grinch and some Hershey Kisses and you get Grinch Blossom Christmas Cookies. These will be a big hit at your Christmas parties because we all love the Grinch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 Tbsp milk
- Green gel food coloring, if desired
- 48 Hershey’s Kisses Grinch-themed candies, unwrapped
Decorations
- Green candy melts
- Red Heart sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowlwhisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt then set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides occasionally. Add the sugar and continue beating for 5 to 7 minutes or until fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until evenly combined.
Add the flour mixture, a little at a time beating after each addition until all is mixed.
Slowly add the milk to the dough as the mixer runs, adding just enough to soften the dough.
Now it is time to add the food coloring gel a little bit at a time until the desired green color is reached.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion the cookie dough, and shape it into balls. Place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake cookies for 8 to 10minutes or until the cookies are puffed and the edges are set.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before pressing one Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie. Place one red heart sprinkle right next to the Hershey kiss.
Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting but do not disturb them and they will resolidify in the correct shape.
Decorating Grinch cookies
Place candy melts in a microwave-safe small bowl. Melt the candy on high heat, stirring every 20-30 seconds until completely melted. Do not overheat. If the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well. Do not add water.
Transfer the candy melts to a plastic resealable freezer bag or piping bag with the corner cut off. Drizzle over the cookies and add a heart sprinkle to each cookie. Allow the candy drizzle to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Cooled cookies can also be frozen but sudden temperature changes may cause the candy to “bloom” which is harmless but not pretty.
Nutrition Information
Yield 48Serving Size 2
Amount Per ServingCalories 62Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 5mgSodium 26mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 0gSugar 7gProtein 1g
Nutrition information is estimated and may not be exact based on uncontrolled variables in home kitchens used by each individual cook.
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