Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies Recipe
Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies are delicate, buttery shortbread treats perfect for the holiday season. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a tender blend of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, enhanced with vanilla extract and topped generously with powdered sugar for a festive finish. Ideal for sharing or gifting, this recipe yields deliciously soft, crumbly cookies that are sure to become a holiday favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: About 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western, Christmas
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take a few minutes.
- Add vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine flour mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until all ingredients are well combined into a uniform dough.
- Form and chill: Divide the dough into 2 to 3 equal portions. On separate pieces of plastic wrap, roll each portion into a 1-inch diameter log. Tightly twist the ends of the plastic wrap to encase the dough airtight. Refrigerate for at least one hour or until firm.
- Slice and chill again: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator, slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place slices on the baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart. Refrigerate again for at least 30 minutes to chill before baking.
- Preheat and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies until the edges turn lightly golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake to maintain their tender texture.
- Cool and add topping: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Finish with powdered sugar: Once cooled, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sifted powdered sugar or roll the slightly cooled cookies in the powdered sugar for a complete coating.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container, layered with wax paper, for up to two weeks to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Chilling the dough logs before slicing helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- You can roll the finished cookies in powdered sugar while still slightly warm for a different texture.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
- Cookies will keep well wrapped in an airtight container for about two weeks.
- This recipe is perfect for gifting when wrapped in festive packaging.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, melting moments, butter cookies, holiday dessert, shortbread, vanilla cookies, festive cookies, melt-in-mouth cookies
