Melting Moments II

Melting Moments II
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Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a subtle sweetness – also known as cornstarch cookies – that are perfect for an afternoon treat or a light dessert. These cookies boast a uniquely tender texture thanks to the cornstarch, creating a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    10 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    28 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and confectioners' sugar. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter, beating until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to firm up. (1 hour)

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Recipe View 10 mins Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Place the dough balls about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently flatten each ball with a lightly floured fork, creating a crosshatch pattern. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly browned. These cookies should remain pale in color; avoid overbaking for the best melt-in-your-mouth texture. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed butter.
The key to these cookies is not to brown them, watch them carefully.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their delicate texture.
For a festive touch, dust the cooled cookies with additional confectioners' sugar.

Lillian Ernser

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 64 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Leif Ritchie

    I followed the recipe exactly, and they came out perfectly. My family loved them!

  • Kirsten Beahan

    These cookies are amazing! They really do melt in your mouth. The cornstarch makes them so tender.

  • Dudley Herman

    I added a little lemon zest to the dough, and it gave them a lovely, subtle citrus flavor.

  • Cortney Dietrich

    The refrigeration step is crucial. Don't skip it! It prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

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