Description
Delight in the buttery goodness of these Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (corn flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Flour Mixture: Incorporate the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined. Divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions.
- Chill Dough: Roll each portion into a 1-inch diameter log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour until firm.
- Prep and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the chilled dough into 1/2-inch pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for an additional 30 minutes. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Finish: Dust the cookies with powdered sugar or roll them in it. Store in an airtight container between wax paper sheets for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, Melting Moments, Butter Cookies, Holiday Baking
