Description
Mini Sugar Cookies are a delightful, bite-sized treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, preparing a sweet snack for the family, or looking for the ideal cookie to bring to friends, these mini delights will quickly become a favorite. With their crunchy edges and buttery flavor, they offer endless customization options; you can add different extracts or toppings to make them uniquely yours. In just one batch, you’ll create 90 tiny cookies—enough to share or indulge throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (softened but still cool to the touch)
- ½ cup (115g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (108g) canola or vegetable oil
- 1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2⅓ cups (291g) all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (173g) granulated sugar (for rolling and sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until combined. Add canola oil and mix well. Incorporate the egg and both extracts.
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough portions into 2-teaspoon balls and roll in granulated sugar before placing them on baking sheets spaced two inches apart. Flatten each slightly.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until puffed and set around the edges. Sprinkle with reserved sugar while warm and allow to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Experiment with different extracts like lemon or coconut for unique flavors.