Description
These festive Grinchy Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies tinted green and topped with red heart sprinkles, perfect for celebrating the holidays with a playful twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional
- Green food coloring, to desired shade
- Red heart sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. This ensures your leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and pure vanilla extract until well combined, creating a smooth batter base.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
- Color the Dough: Add green food coloring to the dough, mixing until you achieve your desired vibrant green color, perfect for the Grinch theme.
- Portion the Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Add Sprinkles: Place a red heart sprinkle in the center of each cookie to add a festive touch that contrasts beautifully with the green dough.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are set and the bottoms begin to turn golden, indicating the cookies are cooked through but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets to finish setting before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; watch the edges closely near the end of the baking time.
- Butter should be at room temperature for best creaming results.
- Adjust green food coloring according to preference for a lighter or darker hue.
- These cookies keep well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch Cookies, Green Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Christmas Cookies
