Description
Festive and whimsical Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies that are easy to make and delicious to eat, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- ½ tsp Salt
- Red Sprinkles or Candy (optional)
- White Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the green food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- If desired, add toppings like red sprinkles or white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a touch of fun, consider adding a few drops of peppermint extract or swapping some flour for cocoa powder for chocolate cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, Grinch cookies, festive baking