Grinch Sugar Cookies
These vibrant green cookies inspired by the Grinch are perfect for holiday celebrations, combining sweetness with delightful decorations.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 bag Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 to 4 drops green food coloring Adjust for desired color intensity
- 1/4 cup sugar For coloring and sprinkling
- flour as needed Flour (for dusting surfaces)
Frosting and Decoration
- 16 oz cream cheese frosting Can mix with green food coloring
- as needed red sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg. Add green food coloring and mix until well combined.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 3 drops of green food coloring until evenly colored.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch round cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet with space between them and bake for 7-8 minutes, watching that edges stay soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then use a small heart-shaped cutter to cut out half of the cookies.
Frosting and Assembly
- Mix green food coloring with cream cheese frosting to match cookie color.
- Spread frosting on one cookie, place a heart-shaped cookie on top, and fill the heart with red sprinkles.
Storage
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for later enjoyment.
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Notes
Chill the dough before baking for best results. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. Experiment with flavors and decorations for different holidays.