Andes Mint Grinch Cookies You’ll Crave for Festive Fun!

These Andes Mint Grinch Cookies You’ll Crave are vibrant, minty, and festive treats perfect for holiday gatherings!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Holiday

Keyword: Andes mints, Christmas, Cookies, festive treats, holiday baking, mint

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Chilling Time: 15

Total Time: 42

Servings: cookies

Calories: 120kcal

1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but will change texture.
1 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine works as a dairy-free substitute.
1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract Regular vanilla may alter color.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour No direct substitutes, whole wheat will be denser.
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Additional flour can replace it, though it may affect tenderness.
½ teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor.
1 tablespoon Green Food Coloring Gel food coloring can result in a richer color.
1 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer taste.
¼ cup Red Heart Sprinkles Feel free to replace with any festive sprinkle.

Prepare Baking Sheets: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Make the Dough: Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, then mix. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Stir in green food coloring, mini chocolate chips, and Andes mints.
Chill the Dough: Portion dough into balls and chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on lined baking sheets and bake for around 12 minutes.
Coat in Sugar: Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar and let cool completely on a wire rack before rolling again and adding sprinkles.

Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate on top for an extra special finish!