Grinch Heart Raspberry Filled Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat inspired by the beloved Dr. Seuss character. These cookies feature a heart-shaped cutout filled with sweet raspberry jam, perfect for adding a touch of Christmas spirit to your baking. Here's a recipe to make these delightful cookies:
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raspberry jam
Green food coloring (optional)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly colored.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
9. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place the hearts onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
10. Using a smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter or a knife, cut out the centers of half of the hearts. These will be the "Grinch hearts."
11. Repeat steps 8-10 with the second portion of the dough.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
13.Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14.Once the cookies are cooled, dust the cutout hearts with powdered sugar.
15. Spread a teaspoon of raspberry jam onto the whole hearts and place a cutout heart on top to create the "Grinch heart" effect.
16. Serve and enjoy these festive Grinch Heart Raspberry Filled Sugar Cookies!
These Grinch-themed cookies are a whimsical addition to your Christmas baking. The combination of the sweet raspberry jam filling, buttery sugar cookies, and adorable heart cutouts is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face during the holiday season.
