Name: Grinch Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Cuisine: American

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March 5, 2026

Just in time for Christmas, these Grinch Sugar Cookies will brighten up your “Who-Feast” with some holiday cheer. Enjoy them as a dessert, or serve them with hot chocolate as you and your family settle down to watch the classic Christmas movie.

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Grinch Sugar Cookies

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.

Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add the flour and beat until combined.

Place around 1 teaspoon of gel food coloring in the batter and beat until well mixed. Add more food coloring, if needed, until the desired shade of green is reached.

Use a tablespoon to scoop out heaping scoops of dough. Roll the dough between your hands and place it on the lined baking sheet. Slightly press down each cookie.

Bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, until the bottom is lightly browned.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes or until firm, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

When the cookies are cool, lightly dust each cookie with powdered sugar. Place a small drop of red icing, on the bottom of each cookie, then press a heart sprinkle into the icing to hold it into place.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cream Cheese Temperature Control 🧈
Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free icing that spreads evenly without tearing the delicate cookie surface.
Green Coloring Intensity Hack 💚
Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to achieve the vibrant Grinch green without diluting your dough, which can affect texture and spreading.
Chill Dough for Sharp Details ❄️
Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours before cutting to maintain crisp, well-defined cookie edges that showcase the Grinch character details beautifully.
Sprinkle Placement Timing ⏰
Add red heart sprinkles to wet icing immediately after frosting, as they'll adhere better and won't slide off once the icing sets.
Powdered Sugar Sifting Secret 🎯
Sift powdered sugar through a fine mesh strainer before mixing into icing to eliminate lumps and create a smoother, more professional-looking frosting finish.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.