Melting Moments Made Easy
Buttery, tender cookies that literally melt on your tongue. Simple pantry staples, quick prep, and bakery-worthy results.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar sift if lumpy
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 1.75 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 0.75 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar, for dusting optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar until pale and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla and salt just until combined.
- Whisk flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix on low until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes to firm slightly for easier shaping.
- Scoop 1-tbsp portions, roll into balls, and set 2 inches apart on sheets.
- Gently flatten each ball with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 12–14 minutes, until tops look dry and edges are just set without browning.
- Cool 5 minutes on the pan, transfer to a rack, then dust with extra powdered sugar.
Notes
Variation: Sandwich two cookies with lemon buttercream or raspberry jam. For a citrus twist, add 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest to the dough. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze unbaked dough balls for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Melting Moments Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.