Description
These Homemade Small Batch Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft, and just the right amount of sweet. With crisp edges and a chewy center, they’re perfect when you want a treat without baking a full batch. Quick to make and requiring no dough chilling, they’re ideal for spontaneous cravings or small gatherings.
Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Extra granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and milk; mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Optionally, roll in extra sugar.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges begin to brown.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
Avoid overbaking for soft centers—edges should just be golden.
You can freeze unbaked dough balls for quick cookies any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, small batch, easy cookie recipe