Elf Sized Cookies

🥄 Instructions for Elf Sized Cookies

Step 1: Combine sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy and light.

Step 2: Add in the flour and salt. Mix until combined.

Step 3: On floured plastic wrap, press into a disc shape and then wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Remove dough from fridge and slice dough into 4 equal sized pieces. Take one portion and slice that in half. Place all of these pieces onto a plate and set in the fridge while you work on one variety at a time.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Tiny Christmas Crinkles

Step 1: With the two smaller pieces add 2 drops of red food coloring to one and 2 drops to the other. Roll and mix them in your hands until the color is incorporated.

Step 2: Use a ¼ teaspoon to scoop the dough and roll it into little balls.

Step 3: Place powdered sugar into a small bowl or on a plate and roll your dough balls into the sugar before placing about an inch apart on your baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake in the oven for 8 minutes. Let rest on the pan for 1-2 minutes and then place into the powdered sugar for a second coating. Let cool.

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1: Take one large portion from the dough you sliced earlier and add in most of the mini chocolate chips. Roll in your hands to combine until evenly distributed.

Step 2: Use a ¼ teaspoon to scoop the dough and place it one inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. top with 1-4 mini chocolate chips for a nicer appearance.

Step 3: Bake in the oven for 8 minutes. Let cool 2-3 minutes before transferring to a plate or wire rack.

Mini Sprinkle Cookies

Step 1: Incorporate most of the sprinkles into the dough by mixing them together. Then roll the dough out to be ¼ of an inch thick on a lightly floured surface.

Step 2: Use the bottom of a frosting tip to cut out tiny circles. How well this works depends on your sprinkles of choice. If it's too difficult you can just use a ¼ teaspoon to scoop and roll the dough.

Step 3: Place an inch apart on your baking sheet and top with additional sprinkles. Bake 8 minutes and let cool 1-2 minutes.

Tiny Thumbprint Cookies

Step 1: Scoop the dough with a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon and roll into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on your baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes.

Step 2: Immediately after baking use the back end of a ¼ teaspoon to press an indent into the center of the cookie.

Step 3: Fill the indents with jam. I like to place the jam in a baggie and snip the corner to make it easier and cleaner.

Step 4: Allow all of your cookies to cool and set before storing in an airtight container for up to a week.