Melt Away Cookies
Indulge in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience of these irresistibly delicate Melt Away Cookies—a timeless treat perfect for any occasion! Made with a simple combination of pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch, these cookies are renowned for their ultra-soft texture and light, crumbly bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they come together effortlessly for a homemade dessert that's as elegant as it is delightful. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these dainty cookies exude classic charm and make an ideal pairing for coffee, tea, or as a sweet addition to holiday trays. Perfectly tender and utterly delicious, these cookies truly live up to their name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is fluffy and well-combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, portion out small balls of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball with the back of a fork or your fingers.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are just barely beginning to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, sift powdered sugar over the tops for a delicate finish.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.0 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
