Grinch Sugar Cookies
Grinch Sugar Cookies are a whimsical holiday treat that brings festive cheer to your celebrations. With their vibrant green color and delightful hint of peppermint, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they promise to be a highlight of your holiday baking. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or adorned with festive icing, these cookies will surely become a cherished tradition in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- A few drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg