Shortbread Puffs Also Called Melting Moments
Indulge in the delicate, crumbly perfection of **Shortbread Puffs, also known as Melting Moments**, a timeless cookie recipe that lives up to its name with a texture so buttery it practically dissolves on your tongue. Crafted with a heavenly mix of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of cornstarch for extra tenderness, these cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth appeal that’s impossible to resist. Finished with a light crisscross design and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, their subtle sweetness and velvety texture make them as beautiful as they are irresistible. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short bake time, this small-batch recipe yields 24 perfect bites that are ideal for tea parties, holiday cookie trays, or an elegant snack anytime. These crowd-pleasing treats are simple to make, yet deeply satisfying, offering a masterclass in how a few humble ingredients can create pure magic in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 80 grams Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 230 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 1 pinch Salt
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt into the butter mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until a soft, smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Roll the dough into small balls about 1-inch (2.5 cm) in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between them.
Use a fork lightly dusted with flour to gently press down on each ball to create a crisscross pattern on the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to turn golden. The cookies should remain pale overall.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cookies with additional powdered sugar once cooled for a delicate and decorative finish.
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.0 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.8 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 307 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.
