Meltaway Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the buttery perfection of Meltaway Shortbread Cookies, a classic treat that lives up to its name with every delicate, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Made with just six simple ingredients—unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch for that ultra-tender texture—these cookies are the epitome of simplicity and elegance. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 10, they’re the ideal quick dessert for any occasion. Perfectly sweetened and subtly flavored with a hint of vanilla, these tender shortbread cookies can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful, snowy finish. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply treating yourself, these irresistible meltaway cookies will become your go-to recipe for a light, crumbly cookie that’s impossible to resist.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
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, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion out 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly using the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are just lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar for a decorative and delicious finish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (389.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1838.5 |
| Total Fat 97.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 613.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 227.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.6g | |
| Protein 19.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 50.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 228.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories