How to Make Grinch Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? If not, these Grinch cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face and put you in the Christmas mood. Inspired by the classic Dr. Seuss character, these festive cookies are a fun and playful addition to any holiday party or gathering. With their vibrant green color and sweet, chewy texture, Grinch cookies are a hit with both kids and adults alike.

These cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 7 drops green food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • candy hearts, as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cookies

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Cream butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Beat in egg, vanilla, and food coloring. Gradually stir in the flour mixture.
  • Scoop dough with a medium cookie scoop into 1/8-cup balls. Place in a plastic container and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Stir 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar and arrange on the prepared pan, about 2 inches apart. Press a candy heart into the center of each cookie.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg