Description
Rich, buttery Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies invite sweet moments of pure indulgence with their delicate, crumbly texture. Delightful European-style treats promise warm comfort and luxurious flavor in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- Granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- Create a pillowy butter and powdered sugar mixture by vigorously whisking until the texture becomes airy and pale, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold sifted flour, cornstarch, and salt into the creamy butter base, stirring with a delicate motion until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a uniform cylindrical shape, then encase it completely in plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss.
- Refrigerate the wrapped dough for a minimum of half an hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and the texture to solidify.
- Heat the oven to a moderate 325°F (160°C), preparing a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Extract the chilled dough and slice into precise half-inch medallions, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking surface.
- Optional: Dust the cookie rounds with a light sprinkle of granulated sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and subtle crunch.
- Bake the cookies until their edges transform into a delicate golden hue, approximately 12-15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, enabling them to set and develop their signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Bring butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Use high-quality butter for richer, more luxurious flavor that truly makes these cookies melt in your mouth.
- Chill the dough for maximum flavor development and to prevent spreading during baking, creating perfectly shaped cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg