Christmas Meltaway Cookies: The Best Soft and Buttery Treats
Delight in the buttery richness of Christmas Meltaway Cookies, the perfect treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and salt to the mixture.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- For added flavor, you can incorporate almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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