Easy Mini Sugar Cookies Recipe
These easy mini sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet! They’re quick to prepare, customizable, and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll small teaspoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool & Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Add sprinkles or icing, if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature butter and eggs.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.