Simple Grinch Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the holidays with these Simple Grinch Sugar Cookies! Soft, fluffy, and easy to decorate, these festive cookies are perfect for parties, gifting, or a fun family baking activity.
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For Decorating
- Green food coloring for the Grinch’s face
- Red and white icing Santa hat and details
- Optional: sprinkles candy eyes, edible glitter
- Tips:
- Use room-temperature butter for smooth easy-to-roll dough.
- Natural food coloring is a great alternative to artificial dyes.
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the Dough
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Step 2 – Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use a Grinch-shaped cutter or freehand shapes.
- Step 3 – Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Step 4 – Decorate
- Use green icing for the Grinch’s face.
- Add red and white icing for the Santa hat.
- Add candy eyes, sprinkles, or edible glitter as desired.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and make shaping easier.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for non-stick baking.
- Keep cookie thickness consistent for even baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days.