Can I make Grinch cookies ahead of time?

Yes, prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking.

Can I freeze the dough?

Absolutely. Scoop and freeze dough balls, then bake straight from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes of bake time.

What if I don’t have heart sprinkles?

You can use red M&Ms or pipe small red hearts with icing.

Why are my cookies flat?

Make sure your butter isn’t too soft and chill the dough if your kitchen is warm.

Grinch Sugar Cookies: Quick and Easy Recipe for Holiday Fun

Name: Grinch Sugar Cookies: Quick and Easy Recipe for Holiday Fun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp cream of tartar; ¼ tsp salt; ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp peppermint extract (optional); Green food coloring; Red heart candies

Description

Soft, chewy Grinch sugar cookies with a hint of mint and a bright green color, topped with a red candy heart for the perfect Christmas treat.

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp cream of tartar

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp peppermint extract (optional)

Green food coloring

Red heart candies

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix into soft dough.

6. Tint dough with green coloring.

7. Scoop dough balls onto trays and press heart candy on top.

8. Bake 8–10 minutes, cool before serving.

Notes

Use gel coloring for vibrant green.

Add Andes mint pieces for a fun twist.

Store cookies in airtight container for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American