Christmas Tray Mini Cookies – colorful cookie bites
Tiny, buttery, soft mini sugar cookies that are perfect for parties, decorating, and gifting. Simple to make and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 40 mini cookies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ¼ tsp almond extract, sprinkles, glaze
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in egg and extracts.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
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Chill dough 30–60 min.
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Scoop small balls or roll and cut mini shapes. Place on lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 350°F for 7–9 minutes. Cool before decorating.
Notes
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Chill dough for best texture.
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Store airtight up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
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Decorate with icing, chocolate, or sprinkles.