Grinch Style Thumbprint Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Grinch-style thumbprint cookies combine vibrant green colors and buttery softness, ideal for Christmas, Cookie Day, or festive baking with kids. With a simple method and classic ingredients, these treats are one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Green food coloring
→ Icing and Decoration
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons milk
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2 teaspoons corn syrup
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Heart-shaped sprinkles
# How to Make It:
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
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Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined.
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Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Mix in green food coloring until a uniform vibrant green hue is achieved.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange spaced apart on a lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
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Press a thumb into the center of each dough ball to create deep wells for the filling.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 25 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar with milk and corn syrup until smooth and glossy.
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Spoon or pipe a small amount of icing into each thumbprint and finish by gently pressing a heart sprinkle into the center. Allow icing to set before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking and ensures well-defined thumbprint wells.