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Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
3
Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add the flour and beat until combined.
4
Place around 1 teaspoon of gel food coloring in the batter and beat until well mixed. Add more food coloring, if needed, until the desired shade of green is reached.
5
Use a tablespoon to scoop out heaping scoops of dough. Roll the dough between your hands and place it on the lined baking sheet. Slightly press down each cookie.
6
Bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, until the bottom is lightly browned.
7
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes or until firm, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
8
When the cookies are cool, lightly dust each cookie with powdered sugar. Place a small drop of red icing, on the bottom of each cookie, then press a heart sprinkle into the icing to hold it into place.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cream Cheese Temperature Control 🧈Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free dough and prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill Dough for Better Shape 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting to prevent spreading during baking and maintain crisp, defined edges for your Grinch shapes.
- Food Coloring Concentration 🎨Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to achieve vibrant green without adding excess moisture that can affect cookie texture and spread.
- Icing Application Timing ⏰Apply red icing only after cookies have cooled completely, then wait until icing sets before adding red heart sprinkles to prevent them from sliding off.
- Powdered Sugar Sifting Technique 🥄Sift powdered sugar into your dough to eliminate lumps and ensure even sweetness and texture throughout the cookies.
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