Festive Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
Whimsical green sugar cookies perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a soft center, crisp edges, and a sprinkle of red.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup melted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Red sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring, mixing well until the desired color is achieved.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Top each cookie with a single red sprinkle.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use quality ingredients and bring your butter and eggs to room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
