Description
Craving cookies but don’t want a whole batch? These quick and easy Homemade Small Batch Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet solution. With simple pantry ingredients and no chill time required, this small batch dessert bakes up soft, buttery cookies with golden edges in under 30 minutes. Perfect for quick breakfast treats, healthy snack swaps, or easy dessert ideas for two.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
optional: sprinkles or sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Flatten slightly.
6. Decorate with sprinkles or sugar if using.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are just turning golden.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
Do not overbake—the cookies will continue to set while cooling.
For flavor twists, try adding citrus zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, small batch, easy cookies, quick dessert