Description
Create festive Grinch-themed treats with this fun and easy recipe featuring Nutter Butter cookies dipped in vibrant green candy melts and decorated with mini yellow M&M’s and black sparkle gel for detailed facial features. Perfect for holiday parties or a whimsical snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Decorations
- 6 Nutter Butter cookies
- 12 mini yellow M&M’s
- 1 tube black sparkle gel (Wilton’s)
Coating
- 1 bag light green candy melts
Instructions
- Melt Candy Melts: Melt the light green candy melts according to the package directions, ensuring a smooth and even consistency. Each brand may require slightly different melting times or methods, so follow the instructions carefully.
- Dip Cookies: Using a spoon, dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted green candy melts to coat them completely. Lift the cookie out and tap it gently against the edge of the bowl to remove excess coating. Place the coated cookies on freezer paper or parchment paper with the shiny side facing up to set.
- Add Eyes and Facial Features: Arrange the mini yellow M&M’s on the cookies to serve as the eyes. Use the black sparkle gel to add small dots on each M&M to create pupils. Then carefully draw the eyebrows, long nose, and mouth to mimic the Grinch’s iconic expression. Allow the gel to dry completely before serving to avoid smudging.
Notes
- Make sure to work quickly when dipping the cookies so the candy melts do not harden before coating each cookie.
- You can refrigerate the dipped cookies for 10-15 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Use freezer or parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy removal after the candy coating sets.
- Black sparkle gel can be found in the cake decorating section of craft or baking stores.
- These treats are great for themed holiday parties and can be customized with different candy colors or decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch cookies, holiday treats, Nutter Butter recipe, fun desserts, candy melts treats
