Description
Bake Grinch sugar cookies that are festive and delightful Perfect sweets to impress guests during the holiday season Enjoy this fun recipe
2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour1 teaspoon of baking soda½ teaspoon of salt1 cup of unsalted butter, softened1 ½ cups of granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon of vanilla extract1 teaspoon of peppermint extractGreen food coloring, to tasteOptional Additions: chocolate chips or sprinklesSpecial Garnishes: royal icing or edible glitter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.Cream the butter and sugar: beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.Add in the egg and extracts: mix in the egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.Combine: gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.Chill the dough: cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.Scoop onto the baking sheet: drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.Bake: bake for about 10-12 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.Cool: allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.Decorate: feel free to decorate them with icing or sprinkles! Notes
Delightful Grinch Sugar Cookies filled with holiday spirit!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 9 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 1.5 grams
