Grinch Sugar Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Holiday Cheer
These Grinch Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat that brings holiday cheer to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- green food coloring
- red sprinkles or candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add green food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
- Flatten the balls slightly and add red sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense green color, add more food coloring.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for added festivity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Grinch Sugar Cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats