Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light, creamy, and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
Step 5: Form the Dough
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Mix gently until a soft dough forms — do not overmix.
Step 6: Scoop & Shape
- Scoop tiny portions (about 1 teaspoon each).
- Roll into mini dough balls.
- If using, gently press sprinkles onto the tops.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, until edges are just set and tops remain pale.
- Do not overbake — minis bake fast!
Step 8: Cool
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
🧊 Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.
Pop in the microwave for 5 seconds for soft warmth.
🥄 Variations
Confetti Minis:
Mix sprinkles directly into the dough. Lemon Sugar Minis:
Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the dough. Cinnamon Sugar Roll:
Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking. Chocolate Chip Minis:
Add mini chocolate chips for mini choco-chip cookies. Vanilla Bean Upgrade:
Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract. ❓ 10 FAQs Why are my cookies dry?
They were overbaked — bake only until pale. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt to a pinch. Can I chill the dough?
Optional — 15 minutes helps puffier cookies. Can I make them bigger?
Yes — bake 1–3 minutes longer depending on size. Why didn’t they spread?
Dough may have been too cold — warm slightly before baking. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze shaped dough balls and bake from frozen. Can I reduce sugar?
Slightly — but sweetness helps tenderness. Are these good for kids?
Yes — small size makes them perfect for little hands. Can I glaze them?
Yes — a light powdered sugar drizzle works beautifully. Do they stay soft?
Yes — store in airtight container to maintain softness. 🏁 Conclusion These Mini Sugar Cookies are soft, tender, and joyfully sweet — perfect for parties, gifting, baking with kids, or simply treating yourself. Their tiny size makes every bite delightful and satisfying. A simple, cozy cookie that feels special with zero fuss. Small. Sweet. Soft.
The cutest sugar cookies you’ll ever bake.
Mix sprinkles directly into the dough. Lemon Sugar Minis:
Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the dough. Cinnamon Sugar Roll:
Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking. Chocolate Chip Minis:
Add mini chocolate chips for mini choco-chip cookies. Vanilla Bean Upgrade:
Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract. ❓ 10 FAQs Why are my cookies dry?
They were overbaked — bake only until pale. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt to a pinch. Can I chill the dough?
Optional — 15 minutes helps puffier cookies. Can I make them bigger?
Yes — bake 1–3 minutes longer depending on size. Why didn’t they spread?
Dough may have been too cold — warm slightly before baking. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze shaped dough balls and bake from frozen. Can I reduce sugar?
Slightly — but sweetness helps tenderness. Are these good for kids?
Yes — small size makes them perfect for little hands. Can I glaze them?
Yes — a light powdered sugar drizzle works beautifully. Do they stay soft?
Yes — store in airtight container to maintain softness. 🏁 Conclusion These Mini Sugar Cookies are soft, tender, and joyfully sweet — perfect for parties, gifting, baking with kids, or simply treating yourself. Their tiny size makes every bite delightful and satisfying. A simple, cozy cookie that feels special with zero fuss. Small. Sweet. Soft.
The cutest sugar cookies you’ll ever bake.