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Festive Grinch Thumbprint Cookies decorated with green frosting and red candy.

Grinch Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful and festive cookies inspired by the holiday classic, featuring soft, buttery cookie dough and tart raspberry filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon green food coloring For a festive look.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam Can substitute with any preferred fruit spread.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter For a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add vanilla extract, salt, and green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing slowly until the dough comes together (soft but not sticky).
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and space them on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Use your thumb or a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  3. Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar or add sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or lemon curd.