Description
Melting Moment Logs are delicate, buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, lightly dusted with confectioner’s sugar. These sweet delights are perfect for teatime or as a simple, elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 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 softened butter and ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 4 minutes. This step is essential to incorporate air into the mixture for a tender cookie.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavor throughout the butter and sugar mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and fully combined to form a soft dough.
- Shape Logs: Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll each into a 1-inch diameter log. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour. This chilling step helps the dough to firm up for easier slicing and better texture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Slice and Chill Again: Remove chilled logs from the fridge and slice each into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange these slices evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet and chill them again for 30 minutes. This extra chilling helps the cookies retain their shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. Avoid over-baking to maintain the tender texture. After baking, cool the cookies on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Sugar: Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them generously with additional confectioner’s sugar for a sweet finishing touch and an elegant appearance.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Chilling the dough logs before slicing and after slicing is crucial for maintaining cookie shape and texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale with just golden bottoms to keep their melt-in-the-mouth quality.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.
