Description
Golden Festive Grinch Sugar Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, combining a delightful chewy texture with vibrant green hues and festive red sprinkles. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these cookies evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite. With their buttery sweetness and whimsical design inspired by the beloved Grinch character, they are sure to become a favorite for all ages during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- Red sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just mixed.
- Add green food coloring until desired color is achieved. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets and top with red sprinkles.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg