Matcha Grinch Sugar Cookies: A Sweet Holiday Treat 🎄💚

The holidays are here, and what’s more fun than baking cookies? These Matcha Grinch Sugar Cookies are cute, green, and perfect for the holiday season. Plus, they’re super easy to make and a lot of fun to share with family and friends.

They are inspired by everyone’s favorite green holiday grump, the Grinch! The matcha gives them that perfect green color, and it also adds a little earthy flavor that’s so good when paired with the sweetness of sugar cookies. And let’s not forget the cute red candy heart on top—it’s like the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes, right in your kitchen!

What Makes Them Special?

1. They're Perfectly Green: The matcha powder makes these cookies a fun and festive green without any artificial coloring. It’s all-natural and delicious!

2. The Sweet and Unique Flavor: Matcha adds a slight tea flavor, making these cookies stand out from regular sugar cookies.

3. The Adorable Design: The little red heart on each cookie makes them extra cute and perfect for holiday gatherings. Everyone will love how they look (and taste!).

Pair these cookies with some hot cocoa and watch your favorite holiday movies (The Grinch, of course!). Gift Them: Wrap a few in a cute bag with a ribbon and give them as a thoughtful (and yummy!) gift. Or Bake with Friends: Get the whole family or your friends involved in baking and decorating. It’s a fun way to spend time together during the holidays.

The best part about Matcha Grinch Sugar Cookies besides they’re easy to make and super fun to decorate? They’re a little different from the usual holiday cookies, which makes them extra special. And let’s be honest—who wouldn’t want a cute green cookie with a sweet little red heart?

These cookies will bring some holiday cheer to your kitchen and smiles to everyone who tries them. So, grab your matcha powder, put on your apron, and get baking! These Matcha Grinch Sugar Cookies are the perfect way to make your holidays a little sweeter. 🎄💚✨

Recipe:

Matcha Grinch Sugar Cookies

Total Time: Approx. 45 minutes

Yields: 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 

• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup of brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

• 2-3 teaspoon of Herban Concoctions Premium Matcha powder

• 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• (Optional) Additional 1/2 cup granulated sugar for finishing

• Heart Shaped Sprinkles or red hots

  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Combine the butter with the sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together.

3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and Herban Concoctions Premium Matcha Powder. Mix until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients. Slowly add into the dough and beat on medium-low speed until well combined and dough forms.

5. Use a large cookie scoop and portion the dough. Roll each ball of dough in granulated sugar and then place each one about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

6. Bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes. Immediately when pulled from the oven, place a heart-shaped sprinkle on top while still soft.

7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes.

8. Enjoy!