Vanilla Melt Away Cookies
Simple Vanilla Melt Away Cookies have the most amazing texture and are made with powdered sugar, butter, and a secret ingredient - corn starch!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
For the Glaze/Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 - 2 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.
- Combine the sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and combine. Add the flour and cornstarch and mix on low speed until well combined.
- Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into round 1-inch balls and place a few inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for one minute and then remove and let them cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in a small bowl. Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies.
- Enjoy and store any extras in an airtight container.
Notes
- The flavoring in these cookies is quite flexible - lemon is especially good in the dough and icing in summertime but you could also use almond, lime or orange.
- You can dress up these cookies by sprinkling some coarse sugar, crushed peppermints, or sprinkles on top of the icing.
- Store cookies in an air-tight container on the counter for three to five days.
- These cookies freeze well in an airtight container for up to three to six months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 24 cookies | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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