Grinch cookies add unexpected fun and holiday cheer to your dessert table.
Instructions
1
Make the batter
2
In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla, food coloring and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into the creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for one hour or until the dough is firm enough to shape.
3
Shape the dough
4
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Shape the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake until the tops are cracked and the edges are set (about 12 to 15 minutes). Immediately press a heart gumdrop into each cookie. Cool the cookies for five minutes before removing them to wire racks to cool.
