Melt in Your Mouth Meltaways Butter Meltaway Cookies
Indulge in the delicate bliss of Melt in Your Mouth Meltaways Butter Meltaway Cookies—a heavenly treat that lives up to its name. These buttery, pillow-soft cookies are crafted with a blend of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, creating a dough that's irresistibly tender thanks to the addition of cornstarch. Baked to perfection in just 12 minutes, these cookies remain light in color and beautifully soft, offering a melt-away texture that dissolves with every bite. Finish them with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch that enhances their sweetness. Perfect for holiday platters, afternoon tea, or a simple moment of indulgence, these cookies are a must-bake classic. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re easy to make and utterly unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The cookies should remain pale in color and not brown.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth finish.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.0 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
