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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies are incredibly soft, buttery, and lightly sweetened with powdered sugar. The perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  • Prepare the Dough:
    In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

  • Chill the Dough:
    Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  • Slice & Bake:
    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the chilled dough into ½-inch rounds and place them on a lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle with granulated sugar for a sweet touch. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.


Notes

  • These cookies are best stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • You can roll the dough log in granulated sugar before slicing for extra sweetness and crunch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg