Delicious Grinch Sugar Cookies for a Festive Treat

These Grinch sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and festively green with a single red heart in the center. They are the perfect easy Christmas cookies.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Let cool slightly for 2 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, ⅔ cup sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and thickened.
Add green gel food coloring and stir until evenly distributed.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt to wet ingredients. Stir gently until no flour streaks remain.
Divide dough into 12 portions using a small cookie scoop. Roll into smooth balls.
Roll each dough ball in 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar until fully coated.
Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–11 minutes.
Press one red heart sprinkle into the center of each hot cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.