Description
Grinch Sugar Cookies are a festive delight that will fill your holiday season with joy and sweetness. These vibrant green cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with cheerful red and white sprinkles, making them a perfect treat for cookie exchanges or cozy family gatherings. Easy to make, these whimsical cookies not only brighten your table but also create joyful memories in the kitchen. Get ready to bake up some holiday magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Red & white sugar sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; blend well.
- Mix in a few drops of green food coloring until you reach your desired hue.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop out dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg