The Grinch Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Delight in the festive cheer with these Grinch Peppermint Sugar Cookies! These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly green, just like the Grinch himself.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy christmas cookies, easy cookie recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings

Calories 154kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 medium egg room temperature
½ teaspoons peppermint extract
½ teaspoons vanilla extract
green gel food coloring

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix well. Add your egg and beat until well blended.
1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 medium egg
Add the flour mixture a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl until fully incorporated.
Scoop or form 2" balls with the cookie dough. Place 2" apart on a lined baking sheet.
Chill for about 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Don't skip this step.
Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
Cookies should be soft when removed. Allow to cool on baking sheet. Decorate as desired.

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