Mini Sugar Cookies Recipe – Easy Bite Size Party Treats to Make
These mini sugar cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with vanilla flavor. Perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 mini cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra granulated sugar, for rolling
- Colored sprinkles (optional), for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Cover the bowl and chill dough for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or sprinkles.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are just barely golden and centers look set. Do not overbake.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Chill the dough for just 10-15 minutes for best texture. Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend; for dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Decorate with sprinkles before baking for festive cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cookie
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
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