Easy Grinch Cookies

[@artboxfashion4042]

I have been a Grinch this Christmas. I'm sick and my cat died this past fall. We did a clay paw print, and I put little green and lavender hearts on it. When I saw this cookie with the white powdered sugar and little red heart, it reminded me of her paw print.

[@jadakowers590]

I’m so sorry fir your loss.

[@gaylejones1545]

Praying for you. So hard to loose a pet.

[@Jane-West]

Hope this Christmas is better and you are able to focus on happy memories!❤❤❤

[@zombietrash416]

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how horrible it must feel to lose something special that you had a connection with. I hope you're feeling better as the time passes by.

[@artboxfashion4042]

Thank you all for your kind replies. I ended up fostering and keeping 2 kittens. Cat lady forever❤

[@caracoates4834]

All your measurements is what I love about Preppy Kitchen recipes. All you need is scale and you get perfection every time.

[@cremebrulee4759]

Putting the food coloring into the eggs was is such a good tip.

[@sydmarieox]

Soooooo going to make these tonight for my students class party! Always on time, John!!! ♥️

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoy! They're so fun to make.

[@dr7coo_]

SAMMMEEE

[@juliebaker6969]

@@PreppyKitchen You could also use spinach powder. It doesn't add much by way of flavor, and is easily overpowered with the vanilla, or perhaps a little almond if the vanilla isn't strong enough (it SHOULD be though). And if the kids are eating them, it never hurts to slip a little extra veggies in on them.😉

[@an882]

Do you think it's a coincidence?

[@meIatonin]

u have school on christmas?!

[@Phreshus]

Made these yesterday for our New Years Eve cookie exchange....THESE WERE A HIT

[@itsmeyourfriend]

Made these last night just in time for the holiday festivities! They are so easy and delicious. I recommend not chilling the dough - even between batches. The cookies I chilled didn't spread but that also meant they didn't crack like the photo and just weren't as cute. I also think having room temp eggs would make the green gel coloring incorporate better. Have fun making these everyone 💚 *You also need half the amount of powdered sugar/corn starch mix at the end to toss the cookies in. I ended up having way more then I needed for one batch. Happy baking!

[@terukounit]

I didn’t chill but it still didn’t crack, just spread out😢, wonder what happened

[@Vermilion_13]

In stead of using matcha maybe try pandan extract! It does have a distinct flavor, but it is a mild flavor and it’s naturally green so it will dye your cookies a naturally green color. I would say give it a try. ☺️ 1:44 Edit: The flavor to me is like a nutty vanilla taste once baked, but it is definitely a hard to describe flavor.

[@secretforreddit]

I so appreciate you giving both the metric and imperial measurements!

[@yournextsmile]

Tried this recipe and my family was begging me to make more! Thank you so much for this recipe :)

[@1944JerriMellas]

Just wanted to say…I’ve just completed the fourth (and last) jar of your Lemon Curd. When I watched you make it and you said “It’s sunshine in a jar”..that’s how I presented to our friends because we are in VERY cold Utah with snow on the ground and more predicted this week. Truly delicious, not difficult to make and I get to lick the spoon❣️. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄❄️🍋.

[@Ohheyitsyou]

I made these and they are soooo good. I sent them to school in my kids' lunches and they loved showing their friends.

[@denisseandrade8288]

My boyfriend and I were both watching your videos at the same time! I was making these Grinch cookies and he was making another recipes of yours. It was a great bonding moment for us. 🥰

[@kandydewey1286]

If you don't smile through John's videos you're a grinch! 😊

[@JoanRobertsPawling]

My son and I are doing a baking marathon today and tomorrow. We’ll be making these cookies too. Really enjoy watching John. He’s so personable and his directions are so clear and concise. Merry Christmas!

[@kizzlekakes]

Just made these for the kids tomorrow! I made mine Vegan! Replaced butter with vegan butter (earth balance) and instead of eggs I used cinnamon applesauce! They turned out 10/10 🎉

[@ngocquach4554]

Make this second time since Christmas..this time i use different colour and add a star on it .... it was a hit... so yummy and not too sweet ... The bonus thing is.. it so easy and quick to make..

[@erikakemp1218]

I tried it and they came out delicious. My kids were eating them sooner. They came out of the oven. Very good.

[@jenniferneal4323]

I am so jazzed to bake these with my children this week! They love you and they love the Grinch! These look fun and definitely easy enough for little hands to help with. Side story- my family and I were at Target over the weekend and my 4yo son saw your book and shouted, "Mom! Prepster has a book!" I then shouted across the store to my husband and daughter, "OMG!!!! Preppy Kitchen!!" We all totally love you! Aaaand I better be getting your book for Christmas or someone isn't getting cookies. 🤣

[@camilletomer]

They're so fabulous! I love the addition of the heart! Such charming little cookies! Thank you for sharing! So fun!

[@richardengelhardt582]

My kids love making these! My boys don't much like eating anything sweet, but they love baking for others and for parties. Merry Christmas to all!

[@sharonb9929]

Made these and the pecan pie bars for Christmas. They were a big hit. Thanks so much for these quick and easy recipes!

[@n.m.3981]

I love the look of candy heart in these cookies. If you don’t have them, maybe press a small heart cookie cutter part way into baked cookie to make indented shape and pour on a little red sugar

[@newjoyyork]

My 5 year old and I made these today. The roads are closed and everything is under layers of ice. This was a great way to warm the house up and create those awesome Christmas memories with her. I subbed 10g. Of matcha with the powdered sugar, and the matcha vanilla flavor IS SO DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for these fool-proof recipes, I don’t have to worry about wasting anything because your recipes always come out. Happy Holidays to you and your family🎄

[@wendymarie7151]

Great Grinchy cookies John! And the Grinch's heart grew two sizes after having a cookie. Thanks John. 🎄🥰🥂

[@samanthacrisp9421]

John, you are so adorable! I love watching you cook, your humor and just good nature! Thx!

[@kathaleenreed3166]

This will definitely appeal to kids of all ages, and I can see so many variations on this. For example, substitute mint extract and red M&Ms for the vanilla and cinnamon hearts, or make them next Halloween using licorice candies to make Frankenstein cookies.

[@radsmatazz]

I was thinking of using peppermint instead of vanilla too

[@lesliespann6420]

These cookies are as adorable as you are, honey! Combining the food coloring with the eggs to prevent color inconsistency and over-mixing is a great idea, and one I’ve never thought of. Thanks for that! Peace be with you this holiday season! 💚

[@symanthaisawesome]

My son and I made these for grinch day at school this year! They came out great. He had a blast. I’m sure we will be making them again!

[@Phlimbob]

Yes, I was thinking green eggs and ham. This is a cute recipe, but I think I'll make the adult version with your chocolate rum crinkle cookies from your cook book. I made the cookies for my coworkers and they loved it! I only got to try a single one myself, so I'm going to make a whole batch just for me!

[@russellmiles8783]

That's immediately what I thought!

[@tinaknoell2401]

I thought i was alone in "cleaning" my beaters that way... slightly lifting the bsater and allowing stuck dough to fling off... love it!

[@tinabilledeaux7033]

Cool cookies! You cannot stay in a bad mood watching you, thank you. You also give good tips, thanks.

[@Rose_Sakura]

I made these today and it’s been a lot drier of a climate this year where I live. The dough was super dry and crumbly so I added a few tablespoons of milk and it saved the batter.

[@faizabhatt3949]

Thankyou for sharing this lovely recipe with us.I Love the way you give exact measurements of everything. I'm also very particular about that.Im glad I have someone who likes perfectionism. God bless you. Thanks

[@hmc9354]

John, you are the best! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and very doable recipes! Can’t wait to make these!

[@pamdavis6604]

Merry Christmas John, hubby, boys and to your mom and all your adorable animals. Love your Lil family so much. Hope our world is blessed in 2023 with strong leadership, love for our Country. 🎅🤶🎄Love from Arizona

[@jeannettecastro6050]

Made these for a Christmas party and they were a hit.

[@JustineBarnum]

My Filipino grandma and I made cookies exactly like this but with pandan extract (green colored) and it was delicious. Although we didn't have the heart so I'll add that next time.

[@abrielle13]

I've seen several versions of these on pinterest and have been wanting to make them for years! This is my sign to make them this year.

[@cellinamc]

We made this in our 4-H group. They turned out great!

[@msdang7]

Your demeanor in the kitchen is very soothing 😌

[@its_rachel1]

You're that one Baker I always come back to!

[@namiesnaturals3557]

I didn't have fd coloring so I turned them into almond cookies half moon n used almonds n almond extract. They came out good, just few more min in oven. Lol Merry Christmas 🎄, thank u.

[@LadyRow00]

I made these for Christmas EXCEPT they were lemon crinkle, lol. Lemon is my life. Thanks for the cute idea, John; everyone loved them!

[@lorinanninga224]

Thanks for the food coloring adding to the wet mixture tip!! Great idea!!

[@JeremyRentsch]

I'm constantly referred to as a Grinch (very unearned, by the way), so these are perfect for me!

[@NotContinuum]

The production quality has really gone up over the years. Very nice.

[@ivacheung792]

Oooh, I want to try this with matcha powder! Thanks, John!

[@12thpie]

I made these and everyone loves them ❤️ thank you John

[@dfsczar5150]

I bought your book for my mom as a Christmas gift. She loves your videos.

[@janevalde98]

I use Pandan extract because it already is green colored and it is delicious.

[@christinajim1724]

These are delicious! I loved the easy recipe and my 6 year old son approves of the taste! Thank you for continuing to share these amazing recipes! ❤

[@charlottaahmed4486]

I made your Grinch cookies a few years ago. VERY authentic looking...like baked on mold! Delicious though. The Grinch would've been proud!! (Maybe your boys will like this idea)!

[@ronalddevine9587]

What an incredible recipe. Definitely trying this.

[@Jkend199]

Not that anyone will read this or care if they do, but I am going to post it anyway. You can make green cookies by substituting avocado flesh for whatever fat you're using. The final product won't taste like avocado (unless perhaps you use an overly ripe avocado, probably want to go with less ripe fruits and yes avocados are fruits for this purpose), but it will be a light shade of green provided the other ingredients are not strongly colored.

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Amazing

[@Blopez383]

So delicious! Thank you John for fun cookies for kids and adults. Love the heart 🌲

[@929jpotter]

Love this! And thanks for mentioning a no food dye option. It’s a big deal for some families. ❤

[@poodlegirl55]

My Granddaughter would love these.

[@kortneygolden599]

We made these tonight along with your sugar cookies with jam. They were all delicious. Than you

[@davidhensley76]

One Christmas I made molasses crinkle cookies. I had used all my granulated sugar in the dough & only had green sugar to roll them in. I called them greenkles.

[@Toseuteuu]

I’m gonna make this for my friend’s Xmas/potluck. It looks so aesthetically pleasing

[@scottargo2152]

I wish I had this recipe last week for our cookie exchange. Definitely going to make them next year!

[@junebug3474]

Oh my! I'm so excited to try these with my grandma for the holidays!!! ❤

[@sqwerlgirl1332]

Ha ha ha! The feel of corn starch! Totally agree, I feel the same way about suede and micro fiber towels 😖

[@bruderd1962]

I am thinking of adding a tad bit of chopped pistachios to this mixture. When I see green dough I think pistachios. I love a nutty flavor.

[@dr.dawnasper7197]

Great recipe, John! And just in time for our cookie exchange! I didn't have the heart candies, so shaped some dried cranberries into heart shapes and it worked just fine. I love watching EVERY episode and appreciate all the tips (and humor) you share. Thank-you for encouraging use of a kitchen scale, especially for measuring flour. Baking may be an art, but it's all about the chemistry, too--and now I get wonderful, consistent results❣

[@Yeahthatshowifeel]

They look super festive!!

[@yanglo1900]

I definitely got inspired to colour my chocolate chip cookies for the holidays!!

[@maurak3774]

So awesome. I’m always singing the grinch song to a grumpy coworker. These are perfect😂

[@jadeng6748]

I love baking and this one is my favourite Christmas cookie recipe

[@elilianinha]

I loved them! Sending u the best wishes ! Merry Christmas from São Paulo-Brazil

[@CatsPajamas23]

How adorable! You even put the little heart on them! Thanks for this idea. Love and Happy Holiday wishes to you and your family!

[@heatherkiehlmeier3714]

I love your recipes but I do have a few suggestions as I am on my 3rd batch today for my grandsons Grinch party at preschool tomorrow. First if you have it use gel food coloring and go a little darker as cookies will bake lighter . Also, use clear imitation vanilla if you have it . I found that real vanilla adds a muddy appearance to the color . ( I was going for neon green as this was for 3 year olds after all! ) Also the cornstarch and powder sugar cookie toss did not crack well. I found that rolling in granulated sugar then just powder plain powder sugar provided a better crack. I did fridge the first tray of cookies for 5 minutes but found this really not necessary. I do not want anyone to take this advice as criticism as I admire John and find his channel and recipies are great. Just adding what I found worked best for me.

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

My cookies did not turn out either. I’m disappointed ☹️ . They are not pillowy, soft, or cracked, but rather flat and overly sweet, but hey, they are green…

[@andreaexceedsrubies]

I like that matcha can be added as an option!

[@MONEYAINTATHANG100]

keep dreaming...

[@sillydinofan]

these are so cute !

[@sdkvmeifj]

measurements help so much. appreciate it

[@cstark72]

Agreed with cornstarch. Can you touch cotton balls ... It's the same feeling and gives me the hebegees!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@mimi2the4]

That cookie SO wants to be mint flavored!

[@KrazeDoesIt]

I thought pistachio!

[@tocarose_love2245]

i tried it before one of the best cookies

[@graceruiz8949]

What a creative idea! Love this! Thank you! Your amazing!

[@suefoster2419]

Hi John, how are you I hope you are alright, I just wanted to say I hope you and your family have a nice Christmas and a really truly wonderful new year, take care and stay safe x

[@tklmyfncy03]

Okay…. Those are freaking adorable!❤

[@louiselemon9717]

Happy Holiday's to you and your family!

[@ericanelson1461]

The cookie 🍪 looks scrumptious John. I’ll have to try this one out.

[@sandrakenslow9540]

So beautiful.

[@Jacob_M6]

I am enjoying my cookies right now thanks for the recipe this was happy to make with my family

[@CT-yo7ff]

How fun and cool!!

[@natalieperez4982]

I am making these on Friday for my nephews💚💚💚

[@jamiescott5461]

Merry Christmas John, Brian and the boys. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️

[@Ookamikage13]

I adore all your recipes! So creative, well explained and easy to follow! Thank you and have a good holiday 💕

[@nana-rosebud]

Merry Christmas ⛄ and a happy new year 🎈 to you, your hubby and your 2 adorable boys. Best wishes from our bungalow in Southampton, England to your farm. Can't wait to see lots more goodies in the new year! Ps. This nana can't cook but I love watching you xx

[@WizardHygienist]

I think I’ll pair these on my cookie platter with your Rummy Chocolate Crinkle cookies from your book!

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie cookies John! They looks amazing! Have a nice day! 👍👏🎄☃️❄️

[@thetalkingbookchannel]

A safe and happy holiday season to all.

[@kathleenketcham2972]

They look so cute...

[@queenfee7531]

I love your recipes and appreciate how you explain what to do or not do and why. Happy Holidays!

[@cindypieterick9939]

I just made these this afternoon. They turned out nice. For the first time, I weighed all the ingredients to be sure I was exact. Maybe it was me, but it seems like there was way too much cornstarch to mix with the powdered sugar to roll them in.

[@recipeamateurinvestigator]

I can't wait to make these cookies! My grandkids are going to love them!

[@yvettemarie9934]

I'm making these to add to my dessert tray for Sunday! Thank you! Looks great!

[@saraloper8451]

Wow That recipe looks so easy an much fun for kiddos to make I can't wait to make Thank you bunches Love your channel