Description
Grinch Cookies are soft, chewy, and vibrantly green sugar cookies topped with a signature red candy heart. Inspired by the beloved holiday character, these festive cookies are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, and holiday baking with kids.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 24 red heart candies (or red cinnamon imperials, M&Ms, or similar)
- Optional: powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired bright green color is reached.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Optionally, roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just set (do not overbake).
- Immediately press a red heart candy into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
No chilling required, but if dough is too soft, chill for 20–30 minutes.Dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green with less liquid.Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months.Make them your own by adding white chocolate chips, sprinkles, or a swirl of frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
