Best Melting Moments Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, delicate cookies with buttery flavor and a snowy powdered sugar finish, ideal for festive occasions.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dairy
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Sugar
02 -
2/3 cup powdered sugar
→ Flavorings
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
04 -
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
07 -
Powdered sugar for dusting
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Set oven temperature to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Incorporate vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing gently to avoid overworking and preserve tenderness.
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Portion approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
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Lightly press the center of each dough ball with a fork, taking care not to flatten them excessively to prevent spreading.
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Bake on the middle oven rack for 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer carefully to a wire rack. Dust while still warm with powdered sugar; if sugar melts, apply an additional dusting after cooling completely to create a snow-like effect.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Chilling dough for 30 to 60 minutes before baking prevents excessive spreading by solidifying the butter.