Melt in Your Mouth Tea Cookies
Delightfully delicate and irresistibly buttery, these Melt in Your Mouth Tea Cookies are the perfect treat for pairing with your favorite hot beverage. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these tender cookies gain their signature texture from the addition of cornstarch, ensuring each bite literally melts in your mouth. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a light dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness, these cookies come together effortlessly for any occasion. Whether you're hosting an elegant afternoon tea or simply craving a refined snack, this recipe is destined to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 90 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until fully combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion out the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Gently press down on each ball of dough with the tines of a fork to flatten slightly, creating a decorative pattern on the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden-brown color. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with extra powdered sugar if desired. Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
