Melting Moments Cookies

The name says it all — these cookies really do melt in your mouth! They are actually a type of Christmas cookie, but there’s no reason to wait until Christmas to bake something delicious. The recipe is incredibly simple, with no tricks or complicated steps required 

Ingredients (makes 36 cookies)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• A pinch of salt

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)

• 1 cup softened butter (227 g)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

1. Combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt

2. Beat the butter and powdered sugar with a mixer for several minutes

3. Add the vanilla extract

4. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined

5. The dough will be light and fluffy, but not sticky

6. Roll the dough into balls about 2–2.5 cm in diameter and place them on a baking sheet

7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 18 minutes

8. Once cooled, generously dust the cookies with powdered sugar