Description
These Mini Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, coated in a delightful sugary crust. Easy to make and ideal for parties or a quick, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- For rolling: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for best results.
- Do Not Overmix: Mix flour only until just combined to prevent tough cookies.
- Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the cookies as ovens vary and they bake quickly due to their small size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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