Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies 🍪✨

Delicate, buttery cookies with a tender crumb that truly melt in your mouth!

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional: Granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
3. Chill: Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
4. Slice & Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice dough into ½-inch rounds, place on lined baking sheet, and bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Tip: Roll warm cookies in granulated sugar for a delicate sparkle and extra sweetness!