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Grinch Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy, and vibrant green sugar cookies coated in sparkling sugar and decorated with a red heart, inspired by the holiday classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract optional
  • 1 tsp green gel food coloring adjust for desired shade
Decoration
  • 0.5 cup green sanding sugar for rolling
  • 24 large red heart sprinkles
  • 1 tube green decorating icing or melted candy melts

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add green food coloring and mix until combined and vibrant.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough into balls (approx 1.5 tbsp each) and roll them generously in green sanding sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set but soft.
  8. Immediately press a red heart sprinkle into each cookie while hot. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Once completely cool, use green icing to pipe a small Grinch face (eyebrows and smile) on each cookie.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.