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Grinch Sugar Cookies

Celebrate the holidays with festive green and red sugar cookies inspired by the Grinch. These sweet treats are easy to make and perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • green food coloring green food coloring
  • 1/4 cup red sugar sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar; add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  3. Gradually blend in dry ingredients; add green food coloring.
  4. Shape dough into balls, place on ungreased sheets, flatten, and sprinkle with red sprinkles.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough if it's too soft for easier handling.