Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion! With a soft, delicate texture and a subtle vanilla flavor, these cookies practically dissolve on your tongue. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they’re a must-try!
- Prep Time: v10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Slice & Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the dough into ½-inch rounds and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can roll the dough slices in granulated sugar before baking for a slightly crisp exterior.
- These cookies are best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee!
- If you don’t have cornstarch, you can substitute it with an additional 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 4g
- Sugar: 110 kcal
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg