Grinch Mochi Cookies
These Grinch mochi cookies are soft, chewy, and festively green thanks to pandan extract, giving them their signature holiday look and flavor. The mochiko-based dough mixes up in minutes and bakes into lightly crisped, tender cookies with that classic mochi bounce. Finish them with chocolate chips, berries, or a single red heart sprinkle for a playful Grinch-inspired touch. Easy, cute, and totally unique, they bring big holiday cheer with minimal effort.
Tasty Team
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 16 large cookies
- 2 ¼ cups mochiko or glutinous rice flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon pandan extract (green-colored), or more to taste
- Topping of your choice, such as chocolate chips, heart sprinkles, and/or berries
- powdered sugar, (optional)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 82
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 18g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 1g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the racks in the upper third and lower third positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Place the mochiko, sugar, and 1 cup of the water in a bowl. Using a rubber spatula, stir together until the mixture is well combined and the consistency of mashed potatoes. If the batter appears dry and crumbly, splash in a few more tablespoons of water at a time (up to 1 additional cup of water). Stir in the pandan extract until well combined, adding a little more if a bolder color is desired.
- Spoon the batter into 2-inch rounds spaced 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Decorate with your toppings as desired. For Grinch-style cookies, press a heart-shaped sprinkle into the middle of each cookie.
- Bake on the upper and lower third oven racks until the cookie edges are golden brown and the cookies lift easily from the baking sheet, 12–13 minutes, rotating the baking sheets between the top and bottom racks halfway through the bake time. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack, and let them cool completely, about 15 minutes. If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy! These cookies are best enjoyed on the day they are baked.
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