Grinch Sugar Cookies: Easy Festive Treats to Brighten Your Holidays
Deliciously festive Grinch Sugar Cookies that will bring joy to your holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 cup red icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture.
- Mix in the green food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool, then decorate with red icing to create Grinch faces.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Grinch Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats