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Grinch Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Festive Grinch Sugar Cookies You'll Love

Grinch Sugar Cookies are colorful and delicious holiday treats that bring joy to your festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour Provides the perfect base for soft cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise to fluffy perfection.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder Complementary leavening agent for added lift.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances overall sweetness and flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds rich creaminess; use room temperature for best results.
  • 1.5 cups white sugar Sweetness that balances the dough beautifully.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together for moist cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, classic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds a delightful nutty nuance.
  • 1 drop green food coloring (gel or liquid) Creates the signature Grinch hue.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling Dusting gives a lovely crunchy texture.
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips (optional) For those who love a sweet twist.
  • 0.5 cup red and green sprinkles for decorating Festive touch that makes these cookies charming!

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and white sugar in a separate large bowl until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring into the butter mixture.
  5. Blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls (about 1-inch) and roll them in the granulated sugar to coat.
  7. Arrange the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving space between each, and flatten them slightly.
  8. Top the cookies with optional white chocolate chips and red and green sprinkles.
  9. Bake in your preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra festive touch!

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