Description
These light, buttery Melting Moment Logs truly live up to their name, melting in your mouth with every bite! With a soft shortbread-like texture and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re perfect for holiday platters, tea parties, or anytime you crave a delicate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar together until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add to the butter mixture, beating until smooth.
- Shape Logs: Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll into 1-inch diameter logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and Chill Again: Slice the logs into 1-inch pieces, place them on the baking sheet, and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for about 8 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with Sugar: Once cooled, dust generously with confectioner’s sugar.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon or almond extract.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming with sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg