Cookies · Country Living
Grinch Cookies
Bright green almond-vanilla sugar cookies rolled in sanding sugar, each finished with one little red heart.
Recipe adapted from Country Living — view original recipe (opens in a new tab).
Directions independently written by Local Loop; not tested in our kitchen. AI-generated illustrative photo, not the source’s photo.
The recipe
2 dozen cookies- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Not specified
- Total
- 60 min
Country Living lists 20 minutes prep and 1 hour total. Cookies bake 8–10 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the cookies
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- 2 bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop
- Wire rack
Allergen note: Contains wheat, milk, and eggs. Almond extract is usually nut-free, but check the label if cooking for a nut allergy.
Instructions
Prep
Heat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Put the green sanding sugar in a second bowl.
Make the dough
Beat the butter and sugar on medium for 1–2 minutes until fluffy. Beat in the eggs just until combined, then the vanilla and almond extracts. Slowly mix in the flour mixture; the dough will be a little soft. Beat in 2–3 drops of green food coloring.
Roll and bake
Scoop 1½-tablespoon balls, roll each in green sanding sugar, and set 2 inches apart. Bake 8–10 minutes, until crisp at the edges.
Add the hearts
Press a heart sprinkle onto each cookie the moment they leave the oven. Cool 5 minutes on the pans, then on a rack.
Kitchen notes
- Work fast with the hearts — they only stick while the cookies are hot.
- Gel food coloring gives a brighter green with less liquid.
Storage & make-ahead
The source does not give storage guidance. Local Loop note: keep airtight at room temperature.