Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: Approx. 18 cookies
Calories per Serving: 131 kcal
Introduction: Indulge in the delicate and buttery delight of Melting Moment Logs. These cookies are a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance, making them a wonderful treat for any occasion. Lightly dusted with confectioner’s sugar, these cookies are sure to melt in your mouth.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat together softened butter and ¼ cup of confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract.
- Dry Ingredients: Add flour, cornstarch, and salt to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Form Logs: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the dough logs into 1-inch slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned.
- Cool and Dust: Let cookies cool for 3 minutes on the baking pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust generously with the remaining confectioner’s sugar.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 8g (Saturated: 5g, Polyunsaturated: 0.3g, Monounsaturated: 2g, Trans: 0.3g)
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 86mg
- Potassium: 11mg
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 236IU
- Calcium: 4mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
Conclusion: Melting Moment Logs are a simple yet exquisite treat that pairs wonderfully with your favorite tea or coffee. Their light, buttery texture and sweet dusting of sugar make them an irresistible delight for any cookie lover.
Enjoy the exquisite taste and delightful texture of these Melting Moment Logs, a perfect treat to share with loved ones or to savor all by yourself!
