Description
Grinch Sugar Cookies are a festive treat that adds a pop of color and flavor to your holiday celebrations. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with hints of vanilla and almond, topped with vibrant red sprinkles for a cheerful touch. Whether you’re baking with family or enjoying a cozy night in, these delightful cookies will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they embody the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp green food coloring
- Red sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto lined baking sheets and top each ball with red sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in white chocolate chips or peppermint extract. - For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. - Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.