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Grinch Cookies Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

December 4, 2018 by Melissa 10 Comments

Grinch Cookies are the cutest Christmas cookie thumbprints around! Easy to make and perfect for Grinchy gift giving!

 Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Grinch Cookies

Every year we look forward to watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas, both the original cartoon and the Jim Carrey movie. My youngest says she’s scared of the Jim Carrey version, yet asks to watch it constantly! ? Our kiddos got to see the new The Grinch movie with their grandparents and absolutely loved it, so they were super excited to see my version of Grinch cookies! These were so easy to make and my kids were totally impressed, more than any Christmas cookie I have ever made!

 

 Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Start with a basic thumbprint cookie dough. I use my favorite recipe that has almond extract.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Chill the dough, then roll into balls by the tablespoon.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Roll cookie dough balls in green sugar. I used Wilton Dark Green Sugar Sprinkles.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

Use a teaspoon to gently press thumbprint shape into cookie.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

 

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are a light golden brown on the bottom.

 

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Remove cookies from oven and while cookies are still hot, use teaspoon to press thumbprint back down if it has puffed up. Place green candy melt in each thumbprint and let melt from heat of cookie. Work quickly for both steps so the cookies are still hot.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

In my Christmas Thumbprint Cookies recipe, I swirl the candy melt. But in this recipe the sugar was mixing in with the melt and made it a bit lumpy. So I left it smooth.

Finally, add a red heart sprinkle to each grinch cookie.

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

For this recipe, you’ll need:

Dark Green Sugar Sprinkles 

Green Candy Melts

Heart Sprinkles  – red and pink hearts separated

You can find the products on Amazon in a pinch, but I was able to get all the supplies at Michael’s.

5 from 8 votes
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Grinch Cookies
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
 
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas
Servings: 52 cookies
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • Dark Green Sugar Sprinkles
  • Green Colored Candy Melts
  • Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time and continue mixing. Add almond extract and salt, followed by flour. Mix until cookie dough is well combined. Refrigerate cookie dough for 1 hour.

  2. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scoop 1 tablespoon of chilled cookie dough and roll into a ball. Roll cookie dough balls in green sugar sprinkles, then use a teaspoon to gently create thumbprint. 

  3. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms of thumbprints are a light golden brown. Remove from oven and while cookies are still hot, use teaspoon to press thumbprint down again if it has puffed up. Working quickly, place candy melt in thumbprint and let sit until melted. Place red heart sprinkle on each cookie and let thumbprints cool. 

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies 

You may also like:

Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy 

See’s Candy Fudge Recipe 

M&M’S Christmas Cookie Bars 

Grandma’s Peanut Brittle Recipe 

Candy Cane Christmas Cookies

 

 

Grinch Cookies - Grinch Inspired Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

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Comments

  1. Elisha

    December 5, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    Yay. These will be perfect for our 1st grade Grinch party.

    Reply
    • Melissa

      December 5, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      Yay! Thanks Elisha! Cant wait to see pics!

      Reply
  2. Tara

    December 20, 2019 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    These are just the cutest — and delicious, too!

    Reply
  3. April

    December 20, 2019 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    These are adorable and oh so easy to make! We are going to make a batch this weekend and munch on them while we watch the movie. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Ashley F.

    December 7, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and tasty! Super easy to make as well!

    Reply
  5. Anna

    December 7, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are so fun to make! My kiddos had a blast decorating them!

    Reply
  6. katie

    December 7, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
  7. Karen Schott

    November 8, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    We love these cookies! I’ve made them for the past two years and everyone loves them!

    Reply
  8. Katie

    November 8, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are so cute and festive! I’m obsessed with the heart sprinkles to go with them!

    Reply
  9. Natalie

    November 8, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love these cookies!! They are always a hit! Fun for a Grinch party!

    Reply

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