These small batch chewy sugar cookies have a slightly crispy edge, and soft chewy center, with the best vanilla flavor. They're so simple to make, and perfect when you only want a few!
These small batch chewy sugar cookies are sure to be an easy and quick favorite recipe. The perfect texture and sweet vanilla flavor leave you happily grabbing for another.
For more small batch recipes try my very popular small batch chocolate chip cookies, small batch one banana muffins, or my easy strawberry turnovers.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- ONE BOWL- You only need to dirty one bowl, and no mixer required.
- NO CHILLING REQUIRED- These cookies can be made in less than 30 minutes.
- SMALL BATCH- Perfect for when you just need a few!
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Butter: I love using salted butter in my baking.
- Sugars: You will use a small amount of both granulated and brown sugar.
- Egg: You will only use the yolk.
- Vanilla: I love using vanilla bean paste in these for the great vanilla flavor and the pretty flecks.
- Flour: If you have a scale weighing your flour is suggested. You're using such a small amount, a little too much or too little can greatly affect the cookies.
Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. You can also mix this by hand. Add egg yolk and vanilla and mix again.
Step 2: Slowly mix in baking soda, salt and flour until combined.
Step 3: Scoop the dough into 4 large balls, and roll in extra sugar.
Step 4: Place cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes. You're looking for a nice light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top.
Expert Baking Tips
- If your cookies don't come out in a perfect circle, just take a spatula or spoon and circle around them while they're still hot, right out of the oven.
- I like to sprinkle the cookies with extra sugar once I pull them out of the oven.
- I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don't have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
FAQ
Yes! If doubling, use one large egg instead of two yolks.
Generally if your cookies spread out too thin it is because they don't have enough flour. Try adding one extra tablespoon next time.
You have probably added a bit too m much flour if your dough is crumbly. If you don't want to start over just add a splash or two of milk until your dough comes together.
Storing
Small batch chewy sugar cookies will remain fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also prep the cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge for about a week.
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Small Batch Chewy Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoon salted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) vanilla bean paste or extract
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- ⅔ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling cookies in
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. You can also mix this by hand. Add egg yolk and vanilla and mix again.
- Slowly mix in baking soda, salt and flour until combined.
- Scoop the dough into 4 large balls, and roll in extra sugar.
- Place cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes. You're looking for a nice light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. I like to sprinkle the cookies with extra sugar once I pull them out of the oven.
Kim Boone
Made these today with my son. They turned out great! Amazing chewy texture and fantastic flavor! Love that this is a small batch recipe. Great way to have a little treat without going overboard after the holidays.
Kim Shane
I made these with my step daughter and the whole family enjoyed. They have a little more salt than other sugar cookies but we loved that! They are perfectly chewy. Great for a little something sweet!
Shauna Phillips
Loved these! So soft and perfect for when you don’t need a ton of cookies.
Treasure McPherson
I made the big batch sugar cookies for Christmas and everyone raved about them! So glad to have a small batch version. Literally took 20 minutes from start to finish to make!
Laura Rockenbaugh
Delicious! My first small batch recipe even though I ended up doubling it. I didn’t see the instructions to use 1 whole egg if doubling until after I made them, but they still turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!
Brooke Homec
Yay! And the two egg yolks works great also, I just suggest one egg so you aren't having to waste the whites. Thanks for trying them and for your review!
Samantha Troelsch
These are a perfect match of fluffy and chewy and took me less than 25 minutes to make. I'll definitely do these again!
Megan Rader
I made these today when my kids were asking for cookies and I didn’t want a whole batch. They were tasty and the perfect amount!
Brooklyn Mabry
perfect!! these were so quick and super easy to put together and they turned out perfect!! love the small batch for when you don't wanna make multiple dozens!!
Victoria Tuzet
I’ve never made a recipe for a small batch before but it was super easy to follow. I kinda wish I doubled up because they were so yummy!
They were perfectly chewy and flavorful! I laid them down to cool for about 15 minutes since I took them out of the oven prematurely. That gave them enough time to cool so their centers were perfectly soft!
Brooke Homec
Happy to hear that, thank you so much!
Christine Michaud
My son and I just made these for the cookie of the month club you just started and it was SO fun that it only makes 4! He loved it! So tasty - the chewiness is next level. We love all of your recipes! My husband got me your cookbook for christmas and can't wait to bake my way through it!
Jeannie Clark
Brooke’s recipes are the best! Every one I have made has been a success! I love that she offers the recipe in grams also. The small batch recipes are so nice for when you want a little treat but don’t want to have too many around. This recipe is so easy and so quick! The ingredients are also ones I usually have on hand.
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much!!
Katie Rogers
So yummy and simple to make. I love the small batch cookies so much!
Ashley Flippin
Love these cookies! Perfect small batch and easy to whip up in no time. Soft delicious centers but a little crispy on outside. Thank you Brooke! Keep the sma batch recipes coming!
Lori
Quick and easy—perfect for two of us. Mine spread a lot & turned out very flat, but still tasty.
Amanda Smith
Whoaaaaa!!! These are SOOOO GOOD. they surprised us all. We will need more than a small batch for sure. Like it’s not a sugar cookie, not a chocolate chip cookie, not a snickerdoodle but a perfect mixture of all three somehow.
Brooklyn Motes
The perfect combo of buttery & sweet flavor with a great chewy/soft texture. And the perfect small batch for my little family of 4! Loved them
Janee
Made these today, super easy recipe with just the perfect amount! Very tasty!!
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much for trying them Janee!
Ashley Poynor
Enjoyed making these cookies and they tasted amazing!!!
Very easy to make, and it was my first time making sugar cookies. I will definitely be using this recipe again!
Thanks for the smaller batch option, since this was my first time baking, I like the option for a smaller batch!!
Thanks Brooke - another great cookie recipe 🙂
Amy S
Delicious! My family wants these every day now. Perfect on cold winter days!
Brooke Homec
Oh yay!! The perfect easy cookie to make everyday!☺️
Hannah
Probably the best sugar cookie recipe I’ve found. I subbed gluten free flour and they worked out great! I did have some spreading, but not too much. Literally so good!
Brooke Homec
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for trying them and letting me know they worked GF!
Lizel
I really love the small batch. Sugar cookies are my favorite!
Erin Heryford
These cookies are delicious and SO easy to make. I made them as a Sunday afternoon treat and was very pleased with how they turned out. I will definitely make these again.
Jen Bucher
These were delicious! I loved how quick they were to make and they had a great combo of crispy and chewy!
Danielle Kyle
I thought I’d be disappointed in these because the brown butter ones are so amazing. But these are FANTASTIC! The texture is crazy good and the flavor is top notch. I still love the brown butter cookies but these are much more approachable because they’re fast and only four cookies. Will definitely do these again!
Danielle Kyle
I thought I’d be disappointed in these because I love Brooke’s brown butter sugar cookies so much. But these are show-stopping on their own. And this recipe is very approachable because it is fast and only makes 4 cookies! We will repeat these for sure.
Amanda Leonard
These were delicious and easy! I made a double batch and it was perfect! Will be making these again!
Michelle D. Viray
So much fun! I’ve been wanting to make a small batch cookie recipe. So fast and easy and they taste soooo good! Perfectly sweet and chewy! My husband was surprised I made them…he thought they were from a bakery! 😋
Rachel C
First time making any of your recipes but it won't be the last! My daughter gave these a 10/5 stars! I doubled the recipe and we took them to family dinner. Everyone loved them. They especially liked the chewy texture. They liked that they were a mix between a sugar cookie and a snickerdoodle! I love the idea of small batch. Sometimes I don't want a ton of cookies. Even doubling the recipe was the perfect amount for our family!
Lonna
My adult special needs son and I made the “Small Batch Chewy Sugar Cookies” today.
I love the small batch especially after holiday time! And I don’t need the extra temptation of a regular batch of cookies! Love the texture and the crunch. These are a great tasting cookie and easy to make!
Kim
These are delicious! The perfect chewy cookie. I love the size of the recipe, if I make a full batch I’m the one who eats them all in my family…. and that not a good thing. Super simple and quick recipe!
Kamryn
Tasted just like a gourmet cookie you’d find in a bakery. So delicious!
Kaitlin Lafferty
These cookies were delightful, striking the perfect balance between sweetness and a hint of salt. Incredibly satisfying!
Shannon
These came out so chewy and delicious! And the perfect amount!
Meghan Catanzarita
I tripled the recipe (I used 1 egg and 1 yolk) since I have a husband and 3 kids and 4 cookies (or 8 cookies) just wouldn’t be enough! I didn’t really give them enough space on the cookie sheets so they aren’t all perfect circle “lookers” but they are “tasters!”
Brooke Homec
I'll take the taste over the look any day! Glad they were a success!
Dixie Botts
Wow, not only was this easy to make but so tasty! Will definitely be making again.
Brooke Homec
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you Dixie!!
Jennifer King.
Quick cookies for a fast treat! Good outside crunch with a soft melt in your mouth middle.
Jessica Moreau
WOW WOW, the quickest recipe ever! butter was soft to i mixed by had minimal clean up! the sugar coating adds that perfect shell! of course kids asked for more!
Maggie
Absolutely love! They do spread out a lot so I kinda wish I would have made 5-6 smaller cookies instead of 4 large ones. However, they are soft and chewy. Amazing!
Katie Pearson
These were delicious! They came together so quickly and I love that the dough didn’t need to be chilled. I’ll definitely use this recipe again when I’m in the mood for a beautifully giant sugar cookie!
Tess Gormley
So easy!
Brooke Homec
Yay! We love easy!! Thank you!
Jackie
My daughter gives these 10 stars! Turned out excellent and the small batch recipes are perfect for when she wants to bake with me!
Brooke Homec
Yay!! I love that she rated them, and I agree, small batch is such a good starting point for kids to get involved too! Thanks Jackie!
Sidney
Just made these cookies for our snow day here in NW Indiana!! My family of 4 loved them ☃️
Could do 6 cookies instead of 4 if you wanted smaller cookies 😊
Becky
So easy, so yummy and the perfect amount of cookies!
Katelyn
Decided to make these tonight for a quick dessert. Super quick and easy. My kids loved them! It was nice to be able to have something small after all of the holiday baking.
Karen
I would give it 4.5 stars only bc I don’t love a sugar cookie. Miss having chocolate or peanut butter lol. BUT the cookie was tasty, and easy to make.
Samantha Troelsch
These are a perfect match of fluffy and chewy and took me less than 25 minutes to make. I'll definitely do these again!
Stephanie
Easy to make and my boys loved them!
Denise Knight
Loved these yummy sugar cookies! Crispy on the outside soft and chewy in the middle. Loved them!
Maris Buller
These are so yummy! I doubled the batch so everyone in my family could have one but love that it is still a small batch so we don't have a bunch of sweets around (because I can't seem to stop at just one.) Quick and easy to make for a late-night snack!
Brooke Homec
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for trying them and leaving a review!
Leslie
My family loved these! My mom is a sugar cookie lover and said it was one of the best she’s had. I love the that they’re small batch, please keep those coming!
Christina
They were the perfect golden brown, crispy and gooey all at the same time! So so perfect!
Brooke Homec
Yay!! The perfect description too! Thank you!
Kirsten M
These were so SO yummy and my first time baking a small batch. I don't generally go for sugar cookies ever (I just had the misconception that they were boring) but oh my. These will be on regular rotation in our household and for meal deliveries to friends! The perfect, simple, straightforward, delicious and not overly-sweet sugar cookie with crispy edges and a soft center. The only thing I'll do different next time is use a hand mixer instead of the kitchenaid from the get-go because there's less butter and sugars and a hand mixer helped me really get in there to cream everything together better. Loved these!!
Theresa Lane
Another winner!!!! My family went from asking why I was making sugar cookies because they “don’t like them” to asking why I didn’t make more than 4! These were definitely a hit!
Brooke Homec
Oh my gosh I love that!!
Margaret
So easy and the perfect amount of cookies for our family! These are delicious!
Brooke Homec
Yay!! Thank you so much! A small amount really comes in handy sometimes!
Jen
Love love love your small batch recipes! Just made these as an after practice treat for my girls-so good!
Erin
Loved making these with my girls. Sugar cookies always feel intimidating to me, but these were easy, turned out delicious, and I love having a small batch.
Cassidy Mickelsen
Was needing a fast little treat tonight that I could make with my girls. This size is perfect! I love not having to have tons of extra treats around later. I will say I ran out of white flour because this was last minute and used white wheat. They tasted just a little nutty like how wheat does. The recipe still worked and was delicious!
Cassidy Mickelsen
Just wanted to leave my five star rating!
Giada
I made these cookies again, they are fantastic! They are really delicious and don't last more than an hour
Monica
I’m not usually a fan of sugar cookies but, my oh my, THESE were amazing!! They’re soft with a tasty flavor. I like the small recipe since it’s just 2 of us. Also, I appreciated how all the ingredients are common ones. Definitely will be saving this recipe. Thank you!!
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much Monica! Glad they were a success!
Jen Bucher
I love how quick these come together and they have the prefect mix of soft and chewy. The small batch recipes are the perfect amount for an after dinner treat.
Carolyn Byers
My favorite cookies are sugar cookies! These did not disappoint although I wish I added a wee bit more flour as they flattened a bit more than I would have liked but they are delish! Thank you, Brooke!
Keiko Hatakeda
Love it, I doubled the recipe today and shared with my girlfriends for our monthly birthday celebration! This definitely a keeper
Leslie Gilchrist
These small batch sugar cookies are to die for! Not only are they easy to make - it’s the perfect amount when you want a sweet treat but don’t want all of the cookies from a regular batch. These are so delicious- great sugar taste and soft! Must try!
Brooke Homec
Thank you so much Leslie!!
Anya
I was skeptical about a plain sugar cookie but these do not disappoint! My family said - can you make a full batch now?! The small batch wasn’t enough for this cookie loving fam!
Brooke Homec
Yay!! Glad I have the full batch for ya too!
Liz
Super easy and cookies are delicious! I love that that it just makes a few cookies! The cookies are soft in the middle and have the perfect crunch on the outside.
Brooke Homec
Thanks so much Liz! Glad you enjoyed them!
Ashley Weber
These reminded me of a Mrs. Fields sugar cookie and brought back some good memories. My kids are going to be so excited to eat them when they get home.
Brooke Homec
Oh my gosh! I loved Mrs.Fields cookies! Thank you so much!!
Sofia Oliveira
Thank you for the recipe. I just tried it. So good and easy to make. And being a small batch is perfect for a sugar fix.
Averi Roy
I'm so glad I tried this recipe and now can make a small batch of delicious cookies when I need a little treat. Great texture & directions!
Emily Martin
Perfect sugar cookie! And so big, you can just eat one.
Katie McGinn
My whole family loved these cookies!!!
So delicious and super easy to make!
Texture was perfect! I had never used vanilla bean paste before and I really enjoyed the flavor.
Camille Knudsen
These were fun and so easy to make! I made these for my mom who lives alone and it was the perfect amount. They were just the right amount of crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside. I will 110% make these again!
Pam
Made a double batch because I didn't think 4 would satisfy my sweet tooth, but they grew to be MASSIVE when baking 😅 definitely didn't leave them enough space to grow on the pan.
First time ever making sugar cookies, a very simple and yummy first-time recipe!
Kellie
This recipe was so easy to follow, and the cookie are delicious! Best sugar cookie I’ve had, looks like they’re from a high end cookie shop! Can’t wait to make them again!
Danielle Solis
Made these twice. The first time I used the US customary measurements and they didn't turn out right. They were crumbly and would fall apart. The second time I used the metric measurements and they came out perfect. Soft and chewy. Everyone loved them and I greatly prefer them over a regular sugar cookie which tends to be crisp.
Joan
These are amazing! So chewy and delicious vanilla flavor.
Andrea Skidmore
Made these the same day my neighbor happened to drop off some sugar cookies too. I asked my kids which cookie they liked better and everyone agreed Brooke’s cookie was the winner-which is no surprise because we’ve never had a bad recipe from
The Salted Sweets.
Jeannie
These were so good! I made them smaller to take to a gender reveal party. The flavor and texture was excellent!
Pattie Welch
Simple, delicious and easy to make.
Julie Henry
Quick, easy and so, so good!!! Another awesome recipe Brooke! Yum!!!
Debra McMahan
These were so way to make and they are DELISH! Nice and soft and chewy but with that perfect sugar crunch. Yum! My kids love them too.
Tara Smith
Ahhh it’s so nice to have small batch options (especially after all the holiday baking). Your original sugar cookie recipe is our absolute favorite sugar cookie recipe, so I knew these would be delicious! They are perfect in taste and texture. Thank you for the fantastic recipes.
Brittany
This is my first time trying a small batch, and it was perfect!! I did the butter and sugars in my mixer, and then hand mixed the rest and it was so easy and fast!
Kelsey
Perfect balance of sweetness and butter in this soft, chewy cookie! So nice to have a recipe that calls for things that you'll have on hand and that makes a small batch to hit the spot when you're craving a good cookie and don't want to make a ton! Cookies are HUGE when you only make 4 so it's easy to divide them up into small portions and then feel like you get to indulge a little bit more!
Jennifer
My roommates and I absolutely LOVED this recipe! My batch made 6 big sugar cookies instead of just 4 and they were all amazing. The cookie dough was incredibly delicious too (oops, we couldn't resist!). I will 100% keep this recipe in my back pocket for a quick sugar fix!
Dayna Whitman
Awesome, chewy with a bit of crunch. Super easy to make
Heidi Murphy
I loved that this was small batch! The perfect little treat without having to store all the cookies.
Sarah Kolar
My husband claims to be the biggest sugar cookie fan and these just topped his list!! So easy to make and delicious!
Haylie Evans
I made this to have a few cookie pieces available for chocolate fondue for Valentine's Day. I accidentally over baked just a bit but the cookies were still delicious. They were yummy dippers and my son, who LOVES sugar cookies, cleaned up all the leftovers. This recipe is a keeper.
Bailey
The simplest recipe and the yummiest cookie!!🍪
Hannah S
These were the PERFECT chewy sugar cookie. I also subbed gluten free flour and they turned out beautiful.
Texas Shopper
Sometimes I just want a simple sugar cookie. I tried this recipe today and it was just what I was looking for. Thank you! Very easy and quick. I got 8 small cookies.
Ashley J
I love the small batch recipes! For my family, the next time I make them I will cut back on the salt.