Description
Festive Grinch sugar cookies bring holiday cheer with their whimsical green hue and heart-shaped design. Merry bakers can whip up these playful treats that channel Dr. Seuss’s beloved character, delighting children and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons/113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg yolks
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–5 drops green food gel coloring
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1/2 red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Create a smooth wet mixture by gently melting butter and thoroughly incorporating sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion the dough into 12 uniform balls, generously rolling each in granulated sugar to create a sparkling exterior.
- Arrange sugar-coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, watching for characteristic crackled surface and slight golden edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Immediately after removing from oven, gently press heart-shaped decorations into warm cookies while they remain soft and malleable.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Customize Color Experiment with different food coloring shades to match seasonal themes or personal preferences.
- Prevent Spreading Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to ensure cookies maintain their shape and prevent excessive spreading.
- Gluten-Free Option Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the same delightful texture.
- Heart Decoration Use small heart-shaped cookie cutters or carefully hand-cut fondant hearts for a personalized touch when adding decorative elements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg