• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Instant Pot Recipe Guide! download now!

FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


Thank you for subscribing!


Formerly Your Homebased Mom

  • About
  • Latest
  • Contact
NEW! Watch on youtube!

Your Homebased Mom

Leigh Anne Wilkes

  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Appetizers
      • Beverages
      • Bread
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Dessert
        • Bars and Brownies
        • Cake
        • Candy and Treats
        • Cookies
        • Ice Cream
        • Pie
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Burgers
      • Sauces and Dressings
      • Side Dishes
      • Soup
    • Cooking Method
      • Crock Pot
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Oven
      • Quick and Easy
      • Recipes for Two
    • Ingredients
      • Beef
      • Eggs
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Poultry
        • Chicken
        • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten Free
    • Cuisine
      • American
      • Asian
      • European
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
    • Holiday
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • 4th of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Travel
    • Europe
    • United States
      • New York City
      • Portland
    • What To Wear
  • Life
    • Home
    • Party Ideas
    • Empty Nesters
    • Church
      • Activity Day
      • Relief Society
    • Organizational Tips
    • Recommended Reads
  • New? Start Here
  • Subscribe for weekly recipes

    FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


    Thank you for subscribing!


Recipe Finder

  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Burgers
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
  • Cooking Method
    • Oven
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • One Pan
    • Quick and Easy
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Eggs
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Poultry
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • European
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
  • Holiday
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Course / Dessert / Cookies / Small Batch Sugar Cookies

Small Batch Sugar Cookies

Jump to Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/27/21Updated: 9/28/21

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy here.

frosted sugar cookies on baking rack

This small batch sugar cookie recipe makes six cookies and they come together in minutes. There is no chilling required.

For more of our small batch recipes be sure and check out Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, Small Batch Brownies and Small Batch Banana Bread.

closeup of small batch sugar cookie
closeup of small batch sugar cookie

I crave these sugar cookies often but it is so dangerous to make a regular size batch because I am going to want to eat them all!!

I have no self control when it comes to cookies. This small batch sugar cookie recipe is the perfect solution. The recipe makes 6 cookies which is the perfect amount for our reduced size family and I can even share a couple if I want! There is no chilling required for the dough either so you wait time!

Sugar Cookies for Two

sugar cookies on cooling rack

I am a big fan of frosting so I always frost my sugar cookies but these cookies will stand alone without frosting if you prefer.

Sugar Cookies for Two Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Almond Extract. You can switch it out for vanilla if you prefer.
  • Baking Powder

Be note there are NO EGGS in this recipe so it is perfect for anyone allergic to eggs.

sugar cookie ingredients

How to Make Small Batch Sugar Cookies

For small batch recipes I usually just use a bowl and mix by hand. You can use a hand mixer if you prefer.

  • In a medium bowl combine butter, sugar and extract. Mix to combine.
  • Add in flour, baking powder and salt.
adding flour to cookie dough.
  • Mix until combined and dough is crumbly.
sugar cookie dough in crumbs.
  • The dough will look a bit dry but using your hands it will easily come together into a ball.
sugar cookie dough in bowl
  • Divide dough into six evenly sized balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Dampen the bottom of a glass and dip into granulated sugar.
  • Use the bottom of the glass to flatten the ball of dough to about 1/2 inch thick.
flattening sugar cookie dough with glass
  • Bake cookies at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
  • Place cookies on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Sugar Cooking Frosting

Combine powdered sugar, extract and whipping cream to make frosting. Add enough cream to have a nice spreading consistency.

frosting in bowl.

Once the cookies have completely cooled, frost. I have made a lot of different sugar cookies over the years and this one is hands down my favorite and the recipe I make over and over again!

frosted small batch sugar cookies

How to Store Sugar Cookies

Because this is a small batch recipe you probably won’t have too many leftover cookies but in case you are showing lots of self control and you do, just store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days.

I actually think these cookies taste better, if that’s possible, the second day. They soften up a bit over time.

If you want to freeze any of them, follow my directions in this post on how to freeze cookies.

overhead shot of small batch sugar cookies

My favorite small batch baking sheets are these quarter sheet pans.

Find my full size recipe for these Perfect Sugar Cookies here.

Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos.

5 from 3 votes
closeup of small batch sugar cookie

Small Batch Sugar Cookies

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This small batch sugar cookie recipe makes six cookies and they come together in minutes. There is no chilling required.
serves: 6 cookies
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:15 minutes
Rate Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 4 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour plus 2 Tbsp
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt

Frosting

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1-2 tsp milk or whipping cream

Instructions

  • Mix together butter, sugar and extract in a bowl.
  • Mix until creamy, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in dry ingredients until crumbly.
  • Use hands to bring dough together into a ball.
  • Form dough into six balls.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for7-9 minutes.
  • Cool on a rack.

Glaze

  • Combine ingredients and stir until smooth and a good spreading consistency.
  • Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) Sodium: 69mg (3%) Potassium: 33mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 15g (17%) Vitamin A: 238IU (5%) Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Cookies
Cuisine:American
closeup of small batch sugar cookie
Did you make this?I love seeing what you made. Be sure to share a picture and tag @yourhomebasedmom on social media!
Tag on Insta! Leave a Rating
Previous Post
Chocolate Strawberry Pie
Next Post
Small Batch Lemon Bars

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




  1. Julia Bucy says

    Posted on 2/20 at 12:13 pm

    I’m just curious, if I wanted to make this recipe into cookie bars – would I need to tweak anything in the measurement of ingredients do you think ?

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Seasonal Posts

red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Pink Popcorn

two strawberry tarts on a cooling rack

Strawberry Tart

overhead shot of raspberry tart

White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Most Popular Posts

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

texas sheet cake for two in a baking pan

Chocolate Sheet Cake for Two {Texas Sheet Cake}

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

chicken cooked in the microwave

How to Cook Chicken in the Microwave

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Trending Now

overhead shot of cinnamon rolls

One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

plate of smashed potatoes and a fork

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

overhead shot of bowl of almond chicken

Almond Chicken

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

No knead bread in a pan

Instant Pot Bread

Tomato tart pieces

Easy Tomato Tart

spoon full of mac and cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Almond Torte

  • Crock Pot
  • Instant Pot
  • Chicken
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Dessert

Order my Cookbook, Holiday Slow Cooker!

Buy Now!
Back to Top
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Contact
© 2013–2023 Leigh Anne Wilkes Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled