Grinch Sugar Cookies
Delightful and festive Grinch Sugar Cookies, inspired by Dr. Seuss, perfect for any holiday gathering, combining a soft sugary flavor with vibrant green color and red sprinkles.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 bag Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Mix Base mix for cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is softened to mix easily
- 1 large egg Bind ingredients together
- 2-4 drops green food coloring To achieve vibrant green color
- 1/4 cup flour For dusting surfaces while rolling
Decoration and Toppings
- 16 oz Cream Cheese Frosting For frosting the cookies
- 1/4 cup sugar Colored for decoration
- Red to taste sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Mix into a mixing bowl.
- Add the softened butter and the egg, then incorporate 2 to 4 drops of green food coloring.
Mixing the Dough
- Using a hand mixer, combine all ingredients until the cookie dough is uniform. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Chilling the Dough
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Color Sugar
- In a small bowl, mix 3 drops of green food coloring with 1/4 cup of sugar until uniformly colored.
Rolling and Cutting the Dough
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until edges are soft but not brown.
Cooling and Decorating
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut hearts from half of the cookies.
- Add 2 to 4 drops of green food coloring to 8 oz. of the cream cheese frosting and mix.
- Spread green frosting on each whole cookie, top with a heart cookie, and fill the heart space with red sprinkles.
Serving
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
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Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining shape during baking. Decorate creatively and enjoy various shapes or frostings.