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Grinch Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Grinch Sugar Cookies are festive, buttery, and perfectly soft, featuring a classic vanilla sugar cookie base decorated with a smooth peppermint-flavored buttercream frosting tinted green and topped with adorable heart sprinkles. Ideal for holiday celebrations, these cookies combine straightforward baking techniques with charming presentation.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups (248 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, measured properly
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Buttercream Frosting

  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (284 g) confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about one minute. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then continue beating until fully incorporated and fluffy, around another minute.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the properly measured all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring gently or mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  3. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This step firms the dough and allows the flavors to meld, making it easier to handle and roll.
  4. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  5. Shape the cookies: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop or your hands to form the dough into 1.5-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hands or the bottom of a floured glass to prevent sticking.
  6. Bake the cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookie tops look set and the edges begin to turn a light golden brown. Oven times may vary; monitor carefully. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the buttercream frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature butter, confectioner’s sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract (optional), and salt. Whip the mixture until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency by adding more heavy cream if needed. Tint the frosting with green gel food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
  8. Decorate the cookies: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with an open star tip (#18-#21). Pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies, then top each with a heart-shaped sprinkle. Let the cookies air dry for a few hours to allow the frosting to crust on the outside while remaining soft inside, preventing dents during storage.

Notes

  • How to measure flour properly: Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for accuracy. Without a scale, use the spoon and level method to avoid compacting the flour which can lead to dry cookies.
  • Dough storage: Cookie dough can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Cookie storage: Store cooled cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Add a slice of bread inside the container to maintain moisture, replacing it as needed.
  • For additional tips and troubleshooting advice, refer to detailed cookie baking guides for improved results.

Keywords: Grinch Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Sugar Cookie Recipe, Buttercream Frosting, Peppermint Frosting, Green Frosting, Festive Cookies

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