Single Serve Sugar Cookie Recipe (Small Batch)
Make a couple of cookies using our single serve sugar cookie recipe. It's perfect when you want something sweet on a rainy day.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl – for combining the wet and dry ingredients.
- Measuring spoons – for measuring small amounts of ingredients like baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Measuring cups – for measuring flour, sugar, and butter.
- Whisk or hand mixer – for mixing the butter, sugar, and egg yolk together.
- Spoon or cookie scoop – for portioning the dough onto the baking sheet.
- Baking sheet – to place the dough on for baking.
- Parchment paper (optional) – to prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Oven – for baking the cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Should be softened
- 1 egg yolk Egg Discard the egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Baking soda
- Pinch Salt Optional, for enhancing sweetness
- Optional Sprinkles/Chocolate chips For added flavor or decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop, shaping it into a ball. Flatten it slightly to form a cookie shape.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer the cookie to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
A single serve sugar cookies is great for satisfying sweet cravings without baking many. Underbake it slightly if you want a softer, chewier texture. Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chip sprinkles or other mix-ins to suit your taste. For a fun twist, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the sweetness with a touch of saltiness. For unique flavors, you can also experiment with different extracts, like almonds or lemon. ☺️