Easy Grinch Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a classic Christmas treat! But there's no need to go to all the trouble of cutting out cute shapes and decorating your cookies with messy icing this holiday season. Instead, make these easy Grinch sugar cookies to set out for Santa! Use premade cookie mix and green food coloring to prepare these soft and chewy treats with just a few minutes of prep work.
What Do I Need to Make Grinch Sugar Cookies?
With the help of a premade cookie mix, you can whip up these cute Christmas cookies with just a few minutes of work in the kitchen. And the best part about this easy recipe is that you only need a handful simple ingredients to prepare it! To make your own Grinch cookies, you'll need:
- Sugar cookie mix
- Salted butter
- Egg
- Green dye
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Red candy hearts
Equipment needed:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Large white bowl
- Small cookie scoop (1 tbsp)
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
How Do I Make Grinch Sugar Cookies?
Since this easy Grinch recipe starts with a premade cookie mix, these green Christmas treats are perfect for baking with kids. On top of being made with simple ingredients, these cute treats are ready in no time! To make your Grinch inspired sugar cookies, just follow these simple instructions.
Step One: Make the Cookie Dough
Combine the sugar cookie mix, butter, and egg in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together until they're fully combined. Then, add the green dye to the cookie dough with a toothpick until the desired shade of green is reached.
Step Two: Bake the Cookies
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Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the cookies are around two inches apart to give them room to spread as they bake. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar, then powdered sugar and place them in the oven to bake for 15 to 19 minutes, until the cookies are set.
Step Three: Decorate the Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for around 10 minutes, then top the cookies with more powdered sugar. After that, press a candy heart into the top of each cookie while they're still soft and warm. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Grinch Sugar Cookie Recipe Ideas
You're going to love just easy these cute Grinch cookies are to make! And since they're so simple, you can have some fun adjusting the recipe to create a variety of adorable snacks! Use these recipe ideas as you're preparing your cookies to customize your own treats at home with your kids:
- Make your own sugar cookies. You can use any sugar cookie recipe to prepare these cute treats. Simply follow the recipe instructions for preparing the dough. Then, add green food coloring to the cookie dough and bake them according to the recipe instructions.
- Draw a heart on top. Finding heart shaped candy in December can sometimes be difficult. If you can't find any heart sprinkles to decorate your cookies, simply use some red icing to draw a heart on top. Tint premade icing with red food coloring and place it in a piping bag. Cut the tip off the bag and use the icing to decorate the tops of your cookies with hearts.
- Use green icing. Instead of adding green food coloring to your cookie dough, you can also make these cute Grinch cookies by decorating the tops of regular sugar cookies with green icing. Use green food coloring to tint a container of white icing, then spread the colored icing over the top of your baked cookies and decorate with a heart candy on top.
What Type of Food Coloring is Best for Baking?
Food coloring comes in two different types - gel and liquid. While both food coloring options work well in many cases, using gel food coloring is typically the best way to tint baked goods. That's because gel will add coloring to the dough without adding extra liquid, which could cause the cookies to spread as they bake. You will only need a few drops when using gel food coloring to tint your cookies. It's best to start slow and add more as needed, to ensure your cookie dough doesn't turn too dark.
How Do You Store Grinch Sugar Cookies?
These quick and easy cookies are great for celebrating the holiday season! You can store them for up to five days at room temperature. Transfer the baked cookies to an airtight container after they have completely cooled. Then, store them in a cool, dry place to ensure they stay fresh.
You can also keep your baked cookies in the freezer for more long-term storage. Arrange the baked cookies on a flat baking sheet or plate and place them in the freezer. Once the cookies are frozen solid, you can transfer them to a freezer bag or freezer safe container. The cookies can be kept in the freezer for up to three months.
Easy Grinch Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- Spoon
- Large white bowl
- Small cookie scoop 1 tablespoon size
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces sugar cookie mix
- ½ stick salted butter room temperature
- 1 egg room temperature
- Green dye
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 15 red hearts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- To a large bowl add the cookie mix, butter, and egg. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the green dye with a toothpick until you reach the color you are trying to achieve.
- Use a cookie scoop to transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar or /and powdered sugar (this step is optional and can be omitted if you don’t want the extra sweetness).
- Bake for 15-19 minutes or until the cookies are set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Once removed add powdered sugar and a candy heart to each cookie. Softly press until the candy heart is part of the cookie.
