Festive Melting Moments Butter Cookies Recipe
These Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies are delightfully tender, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for the holiday season. With only a few simple ingredients—butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla—they are easy to make and bring festive joy to your cookie platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the flour to form a smooth dough that holds together but isn’t sticky.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then flatten slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to form discs. Arrange them evenly spaced on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until they are set but not browned, maintaining their pale color to ensure the signature melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is or dust lightly with additional powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overbake, as melting moments should remain tender and delicate.
- You can sandwich two cookies with a bit of jam or buttercream filling for extra indulgence.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, melting moments, butter cookies, holiday baking, easy cookie recipe
