The Grinch Peppermint Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Grinch Peppermint Sugar Cookies are soft, festive treats flavored with peppermint and vanilla, perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a fun, flavorful cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 medium egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- Step 2: In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Add peppermint and vanilla extracts and mix well. Add your egg and beat until well blended.
- Step 4: Add the flour mixture a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl until fully incorporated.
- Step 5: Scoop or form 2″ balls with the cookie dough. Place 2″ apart on a lined baking sheet.
- Step 6: Chill for about 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Don’t skip this step.
- Step 7: Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
- Step 8: Cookies should be soft when removed. Allow to cool on baking sheet. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
Keywords: Grinch cookies, peppermint sugar cookies, holiday cookies, festive sugar cookies, Christmas cookies
