Plant Based Recipes
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When Christmas season rolls around, few stories capture hearts quite like How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The classic tale reminds us that love and kindness are what truly make the holidays special — and what better way to celebrate that message than with a batch of Vegan Grinch Heart Sugar Cookies?
These adorable green cookies, each topped with a single red heart, represent the Grinch’s heart that “grew three sizes that day.” They’re soft, chewy, and irresistibly festive. Best of all, they’re 100% plant-based, dairy-free, and egg-free, making them a feel-good treat everyone can enjoy — from little Whos in Whoville to your own kitchen crew.
Whether you’re planning a cookie-decorating party, baking for a school event, or cozying up for a family movie night with The Grinch, this recipe will bring plenty of smiles, laughter, and delicious memories.
🌱 Vegan & Dairy-Free: Made with vegan butter and applesauce — no eggs or milk required.
💚 Naturally Green: Use matcha or spinach powder for a festive color without artificial dyes.
🍪 Soft & Chewy: Perfectly sweet, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
🎁 Kid-Friendly Fun: Great for decorating with little helpers or gifting to neighbors.
🕒 Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients, minimal chill time, and bakes in under 10 minutes.
Don’t Overbake!
Sugar cookies should be soft and chewy, not crisp. Remove them while still pale.
Chill Time Matters:
Chilling prevents spreading and enhances the flavor.
Use Natural Coloring:
Matcha and spinach powder both work beautifully for green coloring — no artificial dyes needed.
Want a Healthier Version?
Replace vegan butter with ½ cup almond or cashew butter.
Use coconut sugar instead of cane sugar.
Substitute half the flour with oat flour for extra fiber.
Gluten-Free Option:
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur.
The idea behind these cookies comes straight from the heart of Whoville. In the beloved story, the Grinch tries to steal Christmas but ends up discovering the power of love and community. The red heart in the center of each cookie symbolizes that transformation — a sweet reminder that even the grumpiest hearts can grow with kindness.
These cookies aren’t just desserts; they’re little edible messages of joy, forgiveness, and fun. Kids love decorating them, and adults can’t help but smile when they see that tiny red heart.
Pair with Vegan Grinch Hot Cocoa for a themed holiday treat.
Add to your Christmas cookie platter alongside gingerbread men and peppermint bark.
Use them as gift bag treats wrapped in clear cellophane and tied with red ribbon.
Serve at holiday movie nights while watching The Grinch.
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Dough Freezing: You can also freeze the dough (before baking) for up to 2 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight.
Grinch Thumbprint Cookies: Press a thumbprint in the center, fill with red jam, and bake.
Frosted Grinch Cookies: Use green vegan frosting and pipe a red heart with royal icing.
Grinch Cookie Sandwiches: Layer two cookies with vanilla or peppermint vegan frosting in between.
Mini Cookie Bites: Make smaller, bite-size versions for snack cups or dessert boards.
