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Mini Sugar Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Perfect for Every Occasion

These Mini Sugar Cookies are tiny, soft, sweet, and perfectly buttery—everything you love about classic sugar cookies, but in bite-size form. They bake quickly, require no cookie cutters, and stay soft for days. Their small size makes them perfect for parties, lunch boxes, holiday platters, or anytime you want a fun, simple dessert that looks adorable and tastes amazing. You can enjoy them plain, top them with sprinkles, or dip them in frosting. These mini cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and fully irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
bake & Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 75 mini cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk
Optional Decorations
  • Sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop (small)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. 🔹 PART 1 — MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH
Step 1 — Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2 — Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl whisk together:
  2. Flour
  3. Baking powder
  4. Baking soda
  5. Salt
  6. Set aside.
Step 3 — Cream Butter & Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl:
  2. Add softened butter.
  3. Add granulated sugar.
  4. Beat until light and fluffy.
  5. This helps create soft mini cookies.
Step 4 — Add Egg, Vanilla & Milk
  1. Add the egg.
  2. Add vanilla extract.
  3. Add milk.
  4. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 5 — Add Dry Ingredients to Wet
  1. Add dry mixture in two additions.
  2. Mix until dough forms.
  3. Do not overmix.
  4. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
Step 6 — Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended)
  1. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
  2. Makes shaping small cookies easier.
  3. 🔹 PART 2 — SHAPE & BAKE MINI COOKIES
Step 7 — Scoop Mini Dough Balls
  1. Scoop 1 teaspoon of dough.
  2. Roll into tiny balls.
  3. Place on baking sheet, leaving some space between.
  4. These will bake into perfect mini circles.
Step 8 — Add Toppings (Optional)
  1. Add sprinkles if desired.
  2. Or leave plain for a classic mini cookie.
Step 9 — Bake
  1. Bake 7–9 minutes.
  2. Edges should be pale golden.
  3. Centers should look soft.
  4. Mini cookies bake fast — watch closely.
Step 10 — Cool the Cookies
  1. Let cool on the sheet for 3 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container for 5–6 days.
Freezer
Freeze baked cookies for 2 months.
Or freeze dough balls and bake directly.
Reheating
Microwave 5 seconds to soften (optional).
🥄 Variations
1. Mini Funfetti Sugar Cookies
Fold rainbow sprinkles into the dough.
2. Mini Lemon Sugar Cookies
Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
3. Mini Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar.
4. Almond Mini Cookies
Add almond extract instead of vanilla.
5. Chocolate-Dipped Minis
Dip cooled cookies in melted white or milk chocolate.
6. Frosted Mini Cookies
Top with simple powdered sugar icing.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why are my cookies flat?
Butter was too warm — chill dough longer.
2. Why are they hard?
Overbaked — they bake quickly due to size.
3. Can I make them without chilling?
Yes, but chilling improves shape.
4. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes, use mini chocolate chips.
5. Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
6. Can kids help make these?
Yes — perfect for family baking.
7. Can I use salted butter?
Use salted butter but reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
8. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Too much milk or dough too warm.
9. Can I make them bigger?
Yes — increase bake time to 11–12 minutes.
10. Can I use a piping bag to shape them?
Yes — pipe small dots for perfectly uniform minis.
🏁 Conclusion
These Mini Sugar Cookies are sweet, soft, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. Their bite-size shape makes them perfect for parties, cookie boxes, kids’ treats, or Christmas dessert platters. With a simple dough, basic ingredients, and endless ways to customize, they're a fun and festive dessert that never disappoints. Whether enjoyed plain, sprinkled, dipped, or frosted, these tiny cookies deliver the comforting flavor of classic sugar cookies in the cutest size possible.