Nutmeg Meltaways
Delightfully buttery and delicately spiced, Nutmeg Meltaways are the perfect holiday treat or anytime indulgence for cookie lovers. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crafted with a blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a touch of aromatic ground nutmeg, creating an irresistibly tender texture and warm flavor. Lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and finished with a fragrant nutmeg dusting, these cookies strike a balance between simplicity and elegance. Ready in under 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples, they’re ideal for festive gatherings, gift-giving, or pairing with a cozy cup of tea. For a truly magical bite, these cookies are rolled in their signature sugar coating while still warm, ensuring every morsel is a spiced, powdered-sugar delight. Perfect for holiday baking or a cozy dessert, Nutmeg Meltaways are a must-try for anyone craving quick, homemade comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 80 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) 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 set to medium speed, until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape them into small balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
While the cookies are cooling, mix the powdered sugar and ground nutmeg for dusting in a shallow bowl or plate.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then carefully roll them in the sugar-nutmeg dusting mixture while still warm, ensuring they're evenly coated.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.0 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.0 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 328 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.
