Description
These small batch sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without making too many!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles or frosting for a festive touch.
- Be careful not to overbake for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg