Melt Aways

Soft, buttery, and irresistibly delicate, Melt Aways are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers seeking a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These bite-sized delights are crafted from a simple yet decadent combination of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a perfect balance of flour and cornstarch, creating a tender texture that literally melts away with each bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this effortless recipe is ideal for holiday baking or any time you crave a simple, elegant dessert. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies look as lovely as they taste. Serve them alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee for a moment of pure indulgence. Keywords: Melt Away Cookies, buttery cookies, easy cookie recipe, powdered sugar cookies, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

Step 10

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(403.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1899.4

Total Fat 97.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 21.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 90.8g
Protein 19.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.0mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 227.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 50.4%