Grinch Cookies taste just like the popular Shamrock Shake! These cool, minty, soft, and chewy cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges!
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Who doesn’t love “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?.
We watch it every year at Christmas, and this is the perfect treat to eat during the movie!
Make a batch of the World’s Best Homemade Hot Cocoa, cuddle up under a blanket, make a plate of these Grinch cookies, and enjoy!
I have never been big on cutesy holiday food. Mostly because I am not much of a decorator. But I still enjoy making food look festive and fun – just as long as it’s quick and easy. Enter these yummy cookies!
Every March the Shamrock Shake comes back, and everyone goes crazy. I haven’t had one in a couple years but I always liked them as a kid. These cookies have that same cool minty flavor and color we all love in the Shamrock Shake but you can make these anytime you want!
The colors and flavors are just too perfect for Christmas time too! Especially for Grinch lovers!
Before these cookies were even gone, my kids were already asking me to make them again. I guess that means these were a hit! Make them for Christmas, St Patrick’s Day, or a random Monday. Enjoy!
Originally published on Mar 11, 2017
Shamrock Shake Cookies
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| Serves | 40 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 8 minutes |
| Total time | 18 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoons mint extract
- 12 drops green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 10oz white chocolate chips
- green sprinkles
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, salt, and mint, and food coloring, and mix well. Add baking soda and flour and mix until combined. Stir in chips. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Drop by 2 TBS scoops onto an ungreased cookie sheet 2" apart. Dip tops of cookies into sprinkles and bake 8 minutes. Allow to cool a few minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cooled cookies in an air tight container. | |
cakespy says
What a fun idea. I know my nephew is going to flip over these!
Betdy says
Is this a softer cookie or a harder cookie?
Stephanie Brubaker says
They are soft and chewy, but the green sugar crystals add a little crunch on the outside. Enjoy!
Sharon @What The Fork says
Yum I’ll have to try your shake as well as these delicious looking cookies!
Jessica | The Novice Chef says
Have you tried the Chocolate version?! SO GOOD! Can’t wait to try these cookies!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Those look so fun, my kids would especially love these!
Lora @savoringitaly says
I never heard of the shake and now I want to try it…and your fun and festive cookies!!!
Jen says
We’re slightly obsessed with the shakes so these will definitely be on our list to make this week! Super cute!!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
These are so fun! My kiddos would love these!
Laura at I Heart Naptime says
These are so cute and festive! My boys are gonna love these for Saint Patrick’s Day!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
How fun!! These cookies look so festive and yummy. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!!