Meltaway Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the buttery perfection of Meltaway Shortbread Cookies, a classic treat that lives up to its name with every delicate, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Made with just six simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch for that ultra-tender texture—these cookies are the epitome of simplicity and elegance. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 10, they’re the ideal quick dessert for any occasion. Perfectly sweetened and subtly flavored with a hint of vanilla, these tender shortbread cookies can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful, snowy finish. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply treating yourself, these irresistible meltaway cookies will become your go-to recipe for a light, crumbly cookie that’s impossible to resist.
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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
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion out 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly using the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar for a decorative and delicious finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.0 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 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.
