The holidays are the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen, and Grinch Sugar Cookie Cups are a fun twist on festive baking. These delightful treats bring the playful spirit of the season to your dessert table with their bright green frosting and adorable red hearts. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just need some cheerful sweets, these cookie cups are sure to be a hit.
Grinch Sugar Cookies Cups are a whimsical holiday treat that combines sugar cookie dough, colorful frosting, and festive sprinkles to create an edible ode to everyone’s favorite green Christmas character. These mini desserts are as fun to make as they are to eat, making them a must-have for your holiday lineup.
Ingredients
- Ready To Bake Sugar Cookie Dough
- White frosting
- Green food coloring
- Red heart sprinkles
How to Make Grinch Sugar Cookies
Set the oven to 350°F. Put one piece of cookie dough in each section of a 24-count mini cupcake pan.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until the cookies turn golden.
Take the pan out and let it cool on a wire rack for an hour.
Gently remove the cookie cups, using a butterknife if needed to ease them out.
Mix frosting with food coloring in a bowl until the color is even. Fill a piping or plastic bag with frosting, cut off the tip, and pipe frosting into the cookie cups.
Finish with a few heart sprinkles on top.
Decorating Tips for Grinch Cookie Cups
The decorating process is where these cookie cups truly come to life. Here are some tips to make your Grinch Sugar Cookie Cups extra special:
- Perfect the Grinch Green: Don’t be shy with the green food coloring! Add a little at a time, mixing thoroughly, until the frosting matches the Grinch’s signature shade.
- Heart Placement Matters: Instead of using several hearts, place the red heart sprinkle slightly off-center for a whimsical, cartoon-like effect. This tiny detail can make a big difference.
- Optional Details: Consider using a black gel icing pen to draw tiny Grinch-like facial expressions on the frosting for an added touch of personality.
- Sprinkle Variation: Feeling creative? Add a pinch of edible glitter or small white star sprinkles to mimic snowflakes, giving your cookie cups a frosty, festive vibe.
With these tips, your Grinch Sugar Cookie Cups will not only taste amazing but also be the centerpiece of any holiday dessert spread. If you’re looking to expand your holiday baking repertoire, don’t miss this Kissing Santa Claus Christmas Cookie Recipe for a fun and festive option.
How to Store Grinch Sugar Cookie Cups
Once your Grinch Sugar Cookies Cups are baked and decorated, proper storage is key to keeping them fresh and delicious:
- Airtight Containers: Store your cookie cups in an airtight container to lock in their moisture and flavor.
- Cool and Dry Place: Keep the container in a cool, dry spot to prevent the frosting from melting or becoming too soft.
- Layer with Care: If stacking is necessary, place parchment paper between layers to avoid smudging the frosting.
What can I use as a substitute for certain ingredients?
Sometimes you may need to adjust the recipe due to dietary restrictions or ingredient availability. Here are some simple substitutions to ensure your Grinch Sugar Cookies Cups still come out perfectly:
- Sugar Cookie Dough: Swap ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough with a homemade recipe or use gluten-free sugar cookie dough if needed.
- White Frosting: Opt for vegan or dairy-free frosting if you’re accommodating dietary restrictions. Coconut cream mixed with powdered sugar can also work as a substitute.
- Green Food Coloring: Natural options like matcha powder or spinach juice can provide that Grinch-green color if you’re avoiding synthetic dyes. However, it will be impossible to get the vibrant green that I have in my sugar cookie cups.
- Red Heart Sprinkles: Can’t find heart-shaped sprinkles? Use small red candies or icing hearts..
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Grinch Sugar Cookies Cups
Ingredients
- 24 oz Ready To Bake Sugar Cookie Dough 24 ct
- 1 cup white frosting
- 16-20 drops green food coloring
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place one piece of cookie dough into each cavity of a 24 count mini cupcake pan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven, and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until cookies are golden.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack for 1 hour.
- Carefully remove the cookie cups. You may gently use a butterknife around the edge to help pop it out.
- Add frosting to a bowl, and stir in food coloring, until you have a solid color.
- Add frosting to a piping bag, or plastic baggie, and snip off the end. Pipe frosting into each of the cookie cups, and top with a few heart sprinkles.
