Description
Embark, on a baking adventure with Melting Moment cookies, where every ingredient whispers tales of simplicity and grace. Picture butter, softened to the touch of your fingertips blending harmoniously with a shower of powdered sugar while a touch of vanilla extract adds a soulful aromatic essence. In this interplay of flavors purpose flour and cornstarch come together to form a dough that promises tender indulgence. As these cookies bake they metamorphose into discs of delight with edges that delicately crisp and lead to a center that dissolves in an exquisite symphony of sweetness and light. Melting Moments are more than cookies; they symbolize the artistry of baking and pay homage to the cherished memories that come alive with each luscious bite—buttery morsels that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
1 c butter, softened
1 1/4 c confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
Start by combining 1 cup of softened butter with ¼ cup of confectioner’s sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, to the mixture and stir gently.
Incorporate 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the mixture until combined.
Shape and Chill:
Divide the dough into three parts.
Roll each part into a log approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Wrap each log with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
Preparation for Baking:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Retrieve one log from the refrigerator remove its plastic wrap and cut it into slices 1 inch pieces.
Arrange these slices on the baking sheet leaving some space between each cookie.
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cookies for 8 minutes. Until you notice a slight browning on their bottoms.
Once baked let them cool on the baking sheet for three minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Touches:
Dust the tops of your cookies with any remaining confectioner’s sugar, from earlier.
Now you can savor these Melting Moment cookies!
Notes
Let’s transform our Melting Moment cookies into a gluten-free version that can be enjoyed by everyone, in the wonderful world of baking. Here’s how you can make it happen:
Replace the all-purpose flour with a blend of gluten-free flour specially crafted for baking. Look for one that includes xanthan gum as it helps replicate the texture and structure typically provided by gluten in flour.
The good news is that cornstarch is naturally free of gluten so it fits perfectly into our recipe. Just make sure to choose a cornstarch product that is labeled as gluten-free to avoid any cross contamination.
While most vanilla extracts are gluten-free it’s always an idea to double check in case. Some brands might use a grain alcohol base derived from wheat.
If your kitchen shares space with ingredients containing gluten be cautious, about cross contamination. Make sure to use utensils, bowls and surfaces when preparing your gluten-free Melting Moments.
By making these modifications you’ll be able to prepare a batch of Melting Moment cookies that are equally enticing and delectable, as the recipe. This way everyone can savor the mouthwatering delight regardless of their preferences or restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
