Mini Christmas Sugar Cookies (Cute, Buttery & Perfectly Bite-Sized!)
These Mini Christmas Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft, and absolutely adorable.
Flavored with vanilla and a hint of almond, they have a delicate bakery-style taste and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The dough holds its shape beautifully, making them perfect for mini cookie cutters and festive designs.
Finished with smooth, glossy icing and colorful sprinkles, these tiny cookies are perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or cookie trays.
They’re fun to decorate, easy to eat, and completely irresistible in every little bite.
Here is the recipe and the step-by-step guide to making these festive mini sugar cookies.
Mini Sugar Cookie Dough
2 ¼ cups (280g) All-purpose flour
½ tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Salt
¾ cup (170g) Unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup (150g) Granulated white sugar
1 large Egg, room temperature
1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract
¼ tsp Almond extract
Smooth Vanilla Icing
3 cups (360g) Powdered sugar
4 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Gel food coloring (assorted colors)
Holiday sprinkles, for decorating
Baking & Decorating Steps:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Base: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy (about 3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Chill: Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps keep the cookies crisp-edged and defined.
Roll & Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out mini shapes.
Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 7–9 minutes. Cookies should stay pale with just set edges.
Cool Completely: Let cookies cool fully before icing.
Make the Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. Tint with food coloring as desired.
Decorate: Ice cookies and decorate with sprinkles. Let icing set completely before serving or storing.
