Description
Experience the magic of the holiday season with these vibrant Grinch Sugar Cookies! Bursting with festive flavor, these cookies are adorned with red sprinkles and bring cheer to any gathering. Easy to make and perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy family moments, they create sweet memories that last a lifetime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp green food coloring (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
- Add green food coloring until you reach your desired shade of Grinch green.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Sprinkle red sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg