Grinch Sugar Cookies Homemade (Recipe for Printing)
Soft green sugar cookies adorned with red heart sprinkles, inspired by the Grinch. Ideal for holiday baking in December or themed parties. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 stick (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
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2 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 to 5 drops green food gel coloring
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Decoration
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12 red heart sprinkles
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or place a silicone baking mat on top.
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Melt unsalted butter in a mixing bowl using a microwave. Add granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and 3 drops green food gel coloring. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Increase food coloring for a deeper green if desired.
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Sprinkle all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine salt evenly over the mixture. Stir gently until just combined to form the dough.
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Flatten dough evenly in the bowl, then divide in half by eye. Form each half into 6 balls for a total of 12 cookies.
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Roll each dough ball between your palms, then lightly dredge in extra granulated sugar. Place balls spaced apart on prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, until cookies spread, crackle, and the tops appear dry.
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Remove cookies from oven. Immediately press a red heart sprinkle onto the surface of each cookie while still warm so the decoration adheres.
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Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Tips:
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Adding the heart sprinkles while the cookies are warm ensures they stick properly without falling off.