How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Looking for a twist to your holiday gathering? How about a themed How the Grinch Stole Christmas party? The link below has some interesting ideas to help in your party planning.  

http://aimeehowell.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-grinch-stole-christmas-themed-night.html

Grown-Up ideas too!

Follow this link to a tutorial to make your own Grinch pills tags
http://www.craftfabulous.com/2012/11/diy-grinch-pills-aka-green-tic-tacs.html

Lots of creative ideas/activities from this Seussville site

http://www.seussville.com/growyourheart/activities/

Follow me on Pinterest with a newly created board called Grinch Party

Grinch Cookies aka Double Dutch Chocolate Holiday Cookies

recipe from Taste of Home magazine
Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1-1/4 cups red and green milk chocolate M&M's
• 1/3 cup white baking chips
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cookie Jar Gift Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. 
• In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, M&M's and baking chips. 
• Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month. Makes about 4 cups total. 
• Attach a recipe card with ingredients and baking directions. Be sure to include listing additional ingredients not in jar;  3/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1-1/2 tsp vanilla

Baking Directions:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Add contents of jar and beat just until combined.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass.
• Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.