Grinch Sugar Cookies
Grinch Sugar Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for holiday celebrations. These vibrant green cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor. Adorned with colorful sprinkles, they bring a playful touch to cookie exchanges and family gatherings. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cookies are sure to spread holiday cheer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring
- Festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets and sprinkle with festive decorations.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for softer cookies. For variations, swap vanilla extract with almond extract or add crushed candy canes on top.