Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies Recipe
These Christmas Melting Moments Butter Cookies are delicate, buttery treats that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holiday celebrations, they combine simple ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla to create soft, crumbly cookies with a smooth vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add the sifted flour a little at a time, folding gently to form a soft dough without overmixing.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the cookies on the center rack for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale in color.
- Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar to achieve the classic melting moments look and flavor.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the cookies.
- For best texture, avoid overworking the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or coffee during the holidays.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, melting moments, butter cookies, holiday baking, vanilla cookies
