Why Make This Recipe
Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. These bright green cookies not only look great on any dessert table but are also deliciously sweet. They are easy to make, which makes them perfect for baking with kids or for a quick holiday gift. Plus, with a pop of red sprinkles to represent the Grinch’s heart, they bring a cheerful touch to your celebrations.
How to Make Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Red sprinkles
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients, adding green food coloring while mixing until you reach your desired color.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Add a single red sprinkle to each cookie to represent the Grinch’s heart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until they are golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
How to Serve Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
These cookies are best served warm or at room temperature. You can place them on a festive plate and enjoy them with a glass of milk or hot cocoa. They also make a great addition to cookie trays for parties or family gatherings.
How to Store Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
To keep your Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the cookies. Just make sure to place them in a freezer-safe container or bag.
Tips to Make Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
- Make sure your butter is melted but not too hot; warm butter helps the sugar blend in smoothly.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green color.
- Experiment with different types of sprinkles to personalize your cookies.
- For a chewy texture, avoid baking them longer than 10 minutes.
Variation
You can add chocolate chips or crushed peppermint candies to the cookie batter for an extra layer of flavor. Both options make for a delightful twist on the classic recipe.
FAQs
1. Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
2. What if I don’t have green food coloring?
If you don’t have it, you can skip the food coloring for plain sugar cookies or use a different color to match your theme.
3. Can I use a different type of sugar?
Yes, you can substitute brown sugar for half of the white sugar for a sweeter, chewier cookie.
Grinch Drop Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup melted butter Make sure it's melted but not too hot.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar You can substitute brown sugar for half.
- 1 count egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste drops green food coloring Use gel food coloring for a vibrant color.
Toppings
- as needed sprinkles red sprinkles Add a single sprinkle to each cookie.
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients, adding green food coloring while mixing until you reach your desired color.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Add a single red sprinkle to each cookie to represent the Grinch's heart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until they are golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.