Start by preparing the cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, and ½ cup unsalted butter that’s at room temperature. Beat this mixture on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until it becomes light and fluffy. Next, add the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing in 2 teaspoons of almond extract until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add this flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.

Drizzle in green food coloring into the dough, mixing until the desired shade of festive green is achieved.

Chill your dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Once the dough is properly chilled, roll about 1.5 tablespoons of dough into balls. First, coat each ball in granulated sugar, then roll them in powdered sugar.

Place the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, keeping them at least 2 inches apart. Bake for about 10-13 minutes.

After baking, remove the Homemade Grinch Crinkle Cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.