Description
A festive and fun cookie recipe resembling the Grinch, featuring a bright green color and a signature red heart detail.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel works best)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling, optional)
- Red heart sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring until desired bright green color is achieved.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- If using, place powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll spoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar to coat (this gives them a crinkle effect).
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, gently press a red heart sprinkle onto each cookie to resemble the Grinch’s heart.
Notes
- Gel food coloring is recommended for the most vibrant green color.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- If skipping the powdered sugar roll, the cookies will still be delicious but lack the crinkle texture.