Description
Grinch Sugar Cookies are the perfect festive treat, bursting with vibrant green color and delightful sweetness. Soft and chewy, these cookies melt in your mouth while filling your home with the warm aroma of holiday cheer. Ideal for parties or cozy movie nights, they’re sure to bring smiles and evoke happy memories. With easy customization options, these cookies can be tailored for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1–2 tsp green food coloring
- Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on a wire rack before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg