Description
Bright green, chewy Grinch sugar cookies with crisp edges, soft centers, and a red heart sprinkle—easy to make, no chilling required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (4 ounces/8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 2 large egg yolks (no egg whites!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–5 drops green food gel coloring
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 12 red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat).
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the dough base: Stir in the granulated sugar, then add the two egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add food coloring: Stir in 3–5 drops of green gel food coloring, adjusting until you reach your desired Grinchy shade of green.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt evenly over the wet mixture. Stir until the dough is fully combined and smooth.
- Divide the dough: Flatten the dough in the bowl and visually divide it into two halves. From each half, scoop 6 dough balls for a total of 12 cookies.
- Roll & coat: Roll each dough ball between your palms, then roll in a small dish of granulated sugar to coat.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space to spread. Bake for 10–11 minutes, until the tops are set and starting to crack.
- Add heart sprinkles: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one red heart sprinkle into the top of each cookie. Do this while they’re still hot so the sprinkle sticks.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Only use egg yolks—egg whites will change the texture.
- Recipe yields exactly 12 cookies, perfect for small-batch baking.
- These cookies don’t require chilling, but if you prefer a puffier texture, you can chill the dough briefly.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grinch sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, green cookies, chewy sugar cookies, holiday baking