Grinch Sugar Cookies Recipe | Made with Refrigerated Dough

When you need a last-minute cookie, these easy Grinch Sugar Cookies will become your go-to recipe. Inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” this is such an easy holiday cookie, you’ll make it all holiday season long.

Grinch sugar cookies on a Christmas plate next to a glass of milk with a straw and greenery in the background.

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What ingredients do I need for Grinch Sugar Cookies?

Believe me when I tell you there are only three things you need to make these Grinch Christmas cookies. They are perfect for those

Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough – I used the Pillsbury brand but use whatever is available in your grocery store.
Lime Green Sprinkles – I had friends tell me the lime green jimmies were spot on for these Grinch sugar cookies. You’ll need 4 ounces of the jimmies.
Red Heart-Shaped Sprinkle – You only need one heart sprinkle for each cookie.

Equipment

Chef’s Knife – The best all-purpose knife in the kitchen. If you didn’t have a chef’s knife use a knife with a long blade.
Cutting Board – Plastic or wooden works.
Cookie Sheet – I always use a rimmed baking sheet so nothing slips off.
Parchment Paper – or a silicone baking mat but be sure to line your baking sheets.
Cooling Rack – cool the cookies completely.
Oven Mitts – So you don’t burn yourself.

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A cookie dough ball covered in lime green sprinkles with a red heart on a silicone baking mat.

Why you’ll love this recipe

The recipe makes two dozen so a nice small-batch cookie recipe.
These adorable Grinch cookies are chewy sugar cookies.
This recipe doesn’t use any green food coloring in the cookie dough, so these aren’t green cookies. I achieved the bright green color with sprinkles.
It’s a fun treat to make with the kids.
Just three ingredients.
Refrigerated sugar cookie dough is the base for this recipe.

A Grinch sugar cookie being held over a Christmas plate.

How do you serve Grinch Christmas Cookies?

These Grinch sugar cookies are ideal for the Christmas season and watching all of your favorite Christmas movies, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Serve these easy Grinch cookies or these fun Grinch cake pops with milk, white hot chocolate, or gourmet caramel coffee.

This Grinch cookie recipe is also the perfect addition to holiday parties, cookie tables, or Grinch movie night. This is an easy cookie recipe the whole family will enjoy.

Grinch sugar cookie with a bite out of it.

How do you score sugar cookies?

Store these Grinch sugar cookies on the counter in an airtight container. They will keep for three to four days.

Can sugar cookies be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze these Grinch sugar cookies. Freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw on the countertop. For a treat, microwave them for a few seconds to warm and soften them up.

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