Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- Red candy hearts (for decoration)
Instructions
Make the Cookie Base
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix It All Together: Stir until everything is well combined and you have a thick, dough-like consistency. Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the dough is a bright Grinchy green.
- Chill for a Moment: Place the bowl in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to make the dough a bit easier to handle.
Form the Cookies
- Shape the Cookies: Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Flatten Slightly: Gently flatten each cookie to form a thick disc shape.
Decorate
- Add the Red Hearts: Place a red candy heart in the center of each cookie to represent the Grinch’s heart.
- Chill to Set: Return the cookies to the fridge and chill for at least 20 minutes to let them set and firm up.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Cook Time: 20 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20-24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 3g