This small batch sugar cookies makes just enough cookies to satisfy the craving without having to make a whole batch.
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I love a good chewy sugar cookie, and this recipe was created for myself. My husband doesn't like sugar cookies so I can enjoy this small batch sugar cookies by myself with the help of my kids of course.
If your looking for some more small batch cookies you'll love these snickerdoodles, and these quick chocolate chip cookies. All can be made in 30 minutes or less.
Why You'll Love this Small Batch Sugar Cookies Recipe:
- One Bowl Recipe! No special equipment required.
- Easy, recipe that makes 6 cookies in under 30 minutes or less.
- Perfect for a craving, small families or if you have an unused egg yolk recipe.
Small Batch Sugar Cookies Ingredients:
- Flour: This recipe was tested with All Purpose Flour. Don't substitute with any other kind of flour or the results will be different.
- Sugar: Use granulated white sugar
- Butter: Real butter that doesn't require room temperature butter. Please refrain from using margarine in this recipe.
- Egg Yolk: Yes one egg yolk!
- Baking Powder/Baking Soda
- Salt: Doesn't sound like a lot but don't skip out on this.
- Vanilla Extract: Use a decent vanilla, doesn't have to be top notch but don't use the imitation stuff.
Let's Bake: Small Batch Sugar Cookies
In a medium sized heat proof bowl melt the butter.
Add Sugar and mix.
Add egg yolks, vanilla extract.
And then add in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F.
Scoop cookies, roll in sugar and bake for 10 minutes.
Once cookies are done baking take out and leave it cool on the cookie tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to allow it to fully cool.
Serve and Enjoy!
Storage
Store at room temp in a sealed container. They should be good for 2-3 days.
Tips to make the best sugar cookies!
- Don't overmix the cookie dough
- Measure the ingredients properly with the proper tools
- Allow the butter to cool before adding in the yolk
- Chill the dough for at least 10 mins
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I double the recipe?
Yes! but don't use a whole egg, instead use two yolks
Can I roll the cookies into sprinkles?
Without question Yes! I would roll them into nonpareil sprinkles. You can do just the top or the whole scoop.
Small Batch Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup flour plus 2 tbsp
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl add the melted butter, sugar and mix
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla and mix
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Preheat Oven to 350 meanwhile you let the dough rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- After the ten minutes is up take out the dough and divide the dough into 6 balls.
- Roll into sugar and bake for 8 to 10 mins.
- The cookies will be ready when there is a slight golden-brown color just on the outer edge. Allow the cookies to cool and then enjoy!
If you make these cookies, I hope you'll leave a review or tag me on Instagram!
