Description
These Cherry Pistachio Grinch Cookies bring all the holiday cheer in every bite—soft, buttery centers, pops of sweet cherries, nutty pistachios, and a playful green hue inspired by the Grinch himself. Dipped in chocolate and topped with a crunchy sprinkle of pistachios, these are a fun and festive treat for your Christmas cookie tray.
Ingredients
8 oz. unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1½ tsp almond extract
Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
¼ cup sliced maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
½ cup chopped pistachios (plus extra for topping)
Melted chocolate (semi-sweet or dark) for dipping
Instructions
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Flavor & Dry Mix: Mix in flour, vanilla pudding mix, and almond extract.
Color the Dough: Add green food coloring until desired Grinchy green is reached.
Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chopped cherries and pistachios.
Scoop & Bake: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie.
Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until edges are set.
Decorate: Let cookies cool. Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Decoration Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 / Cookie
- Sugar: 8g / Cookie
- Fat: 9g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 16g / Cookie
- Protein: 2g / Cookie