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Mini Sugar Cookies

Mini Sugar Cookies
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Soft, chewy mini sugar cookies that are perfectly bite-sized and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. These delightful treats offer the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for any occasion and customizable with various flavor variations.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. This step creates air pockets that contribute to the soft, chewy texture.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed for an even blend of flavors and moisture.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to avoid overworking the dough. Stir just until the dough comes together, ensuring tender cookies.
  5. Shape and chill the dough: Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For firmer cookies, refrigerate the dough balls for at least 30 minutes before baking to minimize spreading.
  6. Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the mini sugar cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers still look soft—this will guarantee a chewy bite.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking and helps the texture set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter: Softened butter creams better with sugar, improving the cookie texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough: Overworking flour encourages gluten development that can make cookies tough.
  • Chill for better shape: Refrigerating dough balls limits spreading and keeps mini sugar cookies perfectly round.
  • Measure flour accurately: Too much flour will dry out the cookies; spoon and level for best results.
  • Use parchment paper: Prevents sticking and helps cookies bake evenly with gentle browning.

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Keywords: mini sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, chewy cookies, bite-sized cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookies

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