Melt Aways
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly delicate, Melt Aways are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers seeking a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These bite-sized delights are crafted from a simple yet decadent combination of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a perfect balance of flour and cornstarch, creating a tender texture that literally melts away with each bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this effortless recipe is ideal for holiday baking or any time you crave a simple, elegant dessert. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies look as lovely as they taste. Serve them alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee for a moment of pure indulgence. Keywords: Melt Away Cookies, buttery cookies, easy cookie recipe, powdered sugar cookies, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 5% | |
*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.
