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Grinch Sugar Cookies

Grinch Sugar Cookies: Festive Treats Everyone Will Love

Delight in Grinch Sugar Cookies, vibrant treats that offer festive fun and a chewy, buttery flavor everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Provides rich flavor and chewy texture; for vegan, substitute with dairy-free butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and is perfect for rolling the dough for crispness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Key for rich, chewy cookies; only yolks are needed for a tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and deepens the cookie's flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring Creates the signature Grinch color; gel offers the best color intensity.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of the cookie structure; essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Aids rising and helps achieve the right spread in your cookies.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and improves overall flavor depth.
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Red Heart Sprinkles A playful decorative element that symbolizes the Grinch’s growing heart.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grinch Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a bowl, then whisk in granulated sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Add green gel food coloring and stir until the desired shade is achieved.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to form a cohesive dough.
  5. Flatten the dough and divide it into 12 portions, rolling each into balls.
  6. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar and place them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-11 minutes until puffed and lightly set around the edges.
  8. Immediately press a red heart sprinkle onto each cookie after baking.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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