--- title: "Grinch Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches… straight from Seuss Landing" url: "https://replicatethemagic.com/kitchen/grinch-ice-cream-sandwich-from-seuss-landing-at-universals-islands-of-adventure/" lang: "en" type: "post" description: "In this episode we decided to take on the Grinch, the cookies inspired by him are a cinch. All the Who's down in Whoville no doubt would agree, cookies can make a Grinch heart grow by three." last_modified: "2025-11-17T06:51:51+00:00" categories: [Kitchen] tags: [Baking, Christmas, featured, Florida, Food, Grinch, Grinchmas, Ice Cream Sandwich, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Islands of Adventure, Recipe, Recipes, Seuss Landing, Sugar Cookies, Theme Parks, Universal, Universal Studios, YouTube] custom_fields: wprm_rating_average: 0 mvp_post_template: "global" mvp_featured_image: "show" mvp_post_gallery: "hide" post_views_count: 168 stackable_optimized_css: ".stk-34790e9 .stk-button{padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}" --- # Grinch Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches… straight from Seuss Landing In this episode we decided to take on the Grinch, the cookies inspired by him are a cinch.  They can be found in Orlando’s Seuss Landing, and just one green bite leaves your stomach expanding. All the Who’s down in Whoville no doubt would agree, cookies can make a Grinch heart grow by three. [Watch us make Grinch Ice Cream Sandwiches from Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Florida](https://youtu.be/5aqz9ks5BOY) [Download the Grinch Sugar Cookie Template](https://replicatethemagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/replicatethemagic.com-sugar-cookie-template.pdf) [Subscribe to Our Channel]() ![](https://replicatethemagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/grinch-ice-cream-sandwich-150x150.jpg) [ Print Recipe](https://replicatethemagic.com/wprm_print/grinch-sugar-cookie-ice-cream-sandwiches-seuss-landing-copycat) ## Grinch Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (Seuss Landing Copycat) Celebrate the holidays in Whoville style with these merry green sugar cookies, each topped with a cherry-red candy heart and optionally filled with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. This festive treat is inspired by the Grinch Ice Cream Sandwiches from Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure — and is sure to grow hearts three sizes! Prep Time45 minutes mins Cook Time12 minutes mins Total Time57 minutes mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: Theme Park Keyword: Christmas dessert, Grinch cookies, Grinchmas, ice cream sandwiches, sugar cookies, Universal Studios Servings: 7 ice cream sandwiches Cost: $10–14 ### Equipment - Heart pattern template (printable) - 3 Mixing bowls - Electric hand mixer - Baking sheet - Parchment paper - Wire cooling rack - Ice cream scoop ### Ingredients #### Cherry Heart Candies - 2 Tbsp unsalted butter softened - 3/4 cup powdered sugar - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract - 1 tsp milk - 1/2 tsp cherry extract - 10 drops red food coloring use at least 10 drops for vibrant red #### Grinch Cookie Dough - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups powdered sugar - 1 Tbsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened - 2 large eggs - 1 Tbsp vanilla extract - 12 drops green food coloring use at least 12 drops for a vibrant green #### Cookie Sugar Coating - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 1/2 cup corn starch #### Ice Cream (Optional) - 1 container vanilla ice cream use if making sandwiches ### Instructions - **Make the Cherry Heart Candies (Ideally Day Before):** In a mixing bowl, beat together all candy heart ingredients. Transfer mixture to a sandwich-size Ziploc bag with the corner snipped. Pipe heart shapes onto parchment using a printed template underneath. Let dry overnight or until firm. - **Make the Grinch Cookies:** Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Add softened butter (cut into small pieces), eggs, vanilla, and green food coloring. Use electric mixer on low until just combined. Avoid over-mixing. - In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and corn starch for rolling. Shape dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll in coating mixture. - Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and slightly flatten. Bake for 10–14 minutes, until crackly on top and barely golden on the edges. - Transfer to wire rack and let cool. Add a cherry heart candy to each cookie with a dab of leftover frosting if needed. - **Grinch Ice Cream Sandwich Assembly (Optional):** Once cookies are completely cool, scoop vanilla ice cream between two cookies and gently press to sandwich. Serve immediately or freeze assembled sandwiches for later. ### Video ### Notes Making the heart candies ahead of time gives the best result, but you can pipe directly onto cookies in a pinch. The cookie dough is soft and should not be overmixed to preserve the tender texture. If freezing sandwiches, let them rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the best bite. ## Tips to nail the look - The crackle needs that thick sugar coating… do not skimp. - If your cookies spread too much… chill the dough 20 minutes and try again. - Keep the hearts small so the proportions feel right. - For tidy sandwiches… use a round cutter to trim the edges after freezing. ## Make ahead and storage Hearts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for a week. Baked cookies keep 3 to 4 days at room temperature… or freeze up to a month. Assembled sandwiches keep frozen for 2 weeks… pull out 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the cookies soften. ## Our Replicate-Worthy verdict Taste… five stars Holiday cheer… five stars Overall… **Success** They look whimsical on a platter… and the ice cream turns them into instant theme park nostalgia. If you bake a batch, tag us and show off your Grinchy green. 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