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Christmas won’t be the same without the Grinch. What better way to start your Christmas baking than with a hearty batch of these beautiful and delicious Grinch Sugar Cookies?
This easy Christmas sugar cookie recipe has just the right amount of sweetness and goodness (with a heart in the middle of the Grinch cookie).
They make wonderful gifts for your family and friends. Your kids will surely love these lovely Christmas cookies!
If you are looking for a fun and festive sugar cookie recipe to make with your kids this Christmas, look no further than these Grinch sugar cookies!
They are easy to make and so adorable! Plus, they taste delicious too.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Cookies
- They’re delicious and make the kitchen smell good.
- They’re very easy to make.
- They’re kid-friendly (and adult-friendly, too).
- They are inexpensive gifts that you can make at home.
- They’re fun to make with your kids.
You’ll find the specific ingredient amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.
Equipment Needed to Make Sugar Cookies
- A stand mixer (or hand mixer)
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cookie scoop
- Rolling pin
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Cookie cutters
Ingredients for Your Grinch Sugar Cookies
- green food coloring
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- eggs
- vanilla extract
How to Make Grinch Sugar Cookies
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3. Mix the dry ingredients well.
Step 4. Using a hand blender or wooden spoon, mix in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 5. Add the green food coloring.
Step 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 7. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls (or you may use a cookie scoop).
Step 8. Place the cookie dough on the baking sheet and slightly flatten with a spoon (or rolling pin).
Step 9. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 10. Remove from the oven and place a red heart sprinkle in the center of each cookie before they cool.
Step 11. Transfer to a cooling rack.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Christmas Sugar Cookies
Serve these with your afternoon tea or a cup of coffee.
Apple cider punch or a classic glass of milk can also wash down these yummy Christmas treats.
Sugar cookies go well with wine and champagne
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Chocolate
- Sprinkles
- Pretzels
- Breakfast cereal
- Potato chips
- Chopped-up cookies
- Dried cherries or cranberries
- Raisins
- Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios
- Shredded coconut
- Ginger (crystallized)
- Crushed toffee bars
- Coffee
- Coated chocolate candies
- Marshmallows
- Chopped-up candy bars
How to Reheat & Store Grinch Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies last up to 2 weeks in the pantry or on the kitchen counter, as long as they are in an airtight container.
You will still have fresh cookies as long as they are consumed within that period
Best Way to Store Christmas Cookies Leftover
It is best to keep your sugar cookies out of direct heat or sunlight.
Keep them in a cool, dry place, in an airtight container. You can store them in layers. You can use plastic wrap for this.
Store them in small batches, that way, you won’t have to unnecessarily expose all your cookies, maintaining their freshness.
If you have plenty of airtight cookie jars, that would be great!
How Long Will Grinch Sugar Cookies Last in the Fridge?
You can refrigerate the sugar cookie dough for up to 3 days.
This has to be wrapped tightly with plastic wrap.
Can I Freeze these Holiday Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze your holiday cookies once they have been baked and cooled. This will extend their shelf life for up to 6 months.
There are steps on how to properly store your sugar cookies in the freezer. It is better to freeze them before frosting them.
Once you are done cooking and cooling your sugar cookies (cool them at room temperature), layer your cookies on a cookie sheet.
Place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag.
Seal, label, and date them properly.
How to Reheat Christmas Cookies
This is very easy. Just take the desired amount of sugar cookies from the frozen batch, put them on a plate, and then put the plate in the fridge for a few hours to thaw.
Or you can place them directly in the oven for a few minutes to warm your Grinch Sugar Cookies.
Sugar Cookies FAQs
How far in advance can we make the Christmas Sugar Cookies?
Sugar cookies can be made at least 2 weeks to a month in advance.
Do you put sprinkles before or after baking sugar cookies?
You add sprinkles after baking. Use frosting to make the sprinkles stick to baked sugar cookies.
Can I leave sugar cookies out overnight?
Yes, you can leave them out overnight to be fully set.
Why do my sugar cookies not hold their shape?
Adding too much sugar and butter can make your sugar cookies spread and not hold their shape.
Bake your cookies when the dough is cold.
What makes cookies light and fluffy?
Baking soda makes cookies light and airy. Additionally, the baking powder creates extra leavening, making the cookies fluffy.
Why do my cookies stay in a ball?
One of the most common reasons why cookies did not spread out in the oven is because of too much flour.
Other Christmas Cookie Recipes You’ll Love
- Christmas shortbread cookies bites
- Shortbread blossoms
- Christmas Oreo balls
- Stained glass cookies
- Cranberry orange shortbread cookies
- Gingerbread cookies
- Italian Christmas cookies
- Festive Christmas cookies
- Christmas sugar cookie bars
- Ginger snaps
- Frosted eggnog cookies
- Christmas cookie bars
- Hot chocolate cookies
- Peppermint chip cookies
- Crème Brulé cookies
Christmas won’t be the same without the Grinch. What better way to start your Christmas baking than with a hearty batch of these beautiful and delicious Grinch Sugar Cookies?
These delightful treats are perfect for any party or family gathering because they look so festive and taste just as good!
They also make adorable gifts that will remind everyone in your life about this classic character we all know and love.
So, don’t wait another minute to get started on making some grinches – it’s not too late yet!
Grinch Sugar Cookies Recipe
Grinch Sugar Cookies Recipe
Christmas won’t be the same without the Grinch. What better way to start your Christmas baking than with a hearty batch of these beautiful and delicious Grinch Sugar Cookies?
Ingredients
- green food coloring
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Mix well.
- Using a hand blender or wooden spoon, mix in the melted butter, eggs and vanilla.
- Add the green food coloring.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Place on the baking sheet and slightly flatten with a spoon.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place a red heart sprinkle in the center of each cookie before they cool.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
25Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Don’t forget to come back and let me know your Grinch Sugar Cookies turned out!