Description
These soft mini sugar cookies are tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are quick and easy to bake, perfect for any occasion and loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
- Optional: sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Using a small cookie scoop or two teaspoons, scoop out mini balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optionally, lightly press each dough ball into sanding sugar or granulated sugar for a sparkle and slight crunch.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Avoid browning.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use softened but not melting butter to prevent cookies from spreading too much. Chill dough for at least 15 minutes to keep cookies tender and prevent spreading. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone to maintain softness. Use parchment or silicone mats to avoid sticking and uneven baking. Let cookies cool on baking sheet before transferring to rack to avoid breakage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: soft sugar cookies, mini sugar cookies, easy cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, quick baking, simple ingredients