Name: 🍪 Mini Soft Sugar Cookies – Full Recipe
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light, fluffy, and pale in color.

Step 3: Add Egg and Vanilla

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Step 5: Chill the Dough

Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Chilling helps maintain the mini shape and prevents spreading.

Step 6: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7: Shape the Cookies

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Lightly flatten with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cookies are set but still pale on top. Do not overbake.

Step 9: Cool

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Mini cookies bake faster than regular-sized cookies.
Keep dough chilled while working in batches.
Avoid browning for the softest texture.
Cookies firm up slightly as they cool.