Christmas Meltaway Cookies Recipe

These Christmas Meltaway Cookies are a holiday classic for a reason! They’re buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. I love how easy they are to make, with just a few simple ingredients and no chilling time required. Plus, they’re so versatile. You can decorate them with your favorite sprinkles, drizzle them with melted chocolate, or even sandwich them together with frosting.

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Meltaway Cookies

• Buttery and Melt-in-Your-Mouth: These cookies have the perfect texture – they’re buttery, crumbly, and simply melt in your mouth.¹
• Easy to Make: This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, even for beginner bakers.
• Perfect for Sharing: These cookies are great for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or just a casual get-together with friends and family.
• Versatile: You can decorate these cookies with your favorite sprinkles, drizzle them with melted chocolate, or even sandwich them together with frosting.

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Ingredients for Christmas Meltaway Cookies

Here’s what I use to make these delightful cookies:

Cookies:

• Unsalted Butter: I always use unsalted butter for baking so I can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
• Powdered Sugar: This creates a delicate sweetness and a light and airy texture.
• Cornstarch: Adds to the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the cookies.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
• Salt: Just a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
• All-Purpose Flour: This is the base of our cookie dough.²

Glaze:

• Powdered Sugar: Creates a sweet and smooth glaze.
• Milk: Thins the glaze to the right consistency.
• Vanilla or Almond Extract: Adds flavor to the glaze.

Optional:

• Red & Green Sprinkles/Nonpareils: For decorating the cookies.

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.)

Variations

Want to try something different? Here are a few ideas:

• Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle some melted chocolate over the cookies for an extra decadent treat.
• Different Flavors: Add different extracts to the glaze, like almond, lemon, or peppermint.³
• Sandwich Cookies: Use frosting or jam to sandwich two cookies together.
• Chocolate Meltaways: Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dough for chocolate meltaway cookies.

How to Make Christmas Meltaway Cookies

Step 1: Make the Dough

I start by creaming together the butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Then, I add the vanilla extract and mix well. In a separate bowl, I whisk together the salt and flour. I gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 2: Shape and Bake

I scoop out the dough using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon and place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a measuring cup dipped in powdered sugar. Then, I bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.

Step 3: Make the Glaze

While the cookies are baking, I make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla or almond extract in a bowl. I add a little extra milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches the desired consistency.

Step 4: Glaze and Decorate

Once the cookies have cooled slightly, I spoon the glaze over the top of each cookie. Then, I immediately sprinkle with red and green sprinkles or nonpareils, if desired. I let the glaze harden completely before serving.

Tips and Tricks

• Room Temperature Butter: Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough.
• Even Baking: Make sure the cookies are spaced evenly on the baking sheet so they bake evenly.
• Cooling Time: Allowing the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack will help them to firm up.

How to Serve

These Christmas Meltaway Cookies are delicious on their own, but here are a few ideas for serving them:

• Holiday Parties: Serve them on a festive platter at your next holiday party.
• Cookie Exchanges: These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges.
• Gifts: Package them up in cute bags or tins and give them as gifts to friends and family.

Make Ahead and Storage

• Make Ahead: You can make the cookie dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Freezing: You can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.⁴
• Storing: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different type of sugar?
Yes, you can use granulated sugar, but the cookies will have a slightly different texture.

2. Can I add other ingredients to the cookie dough?
Absolutely! Try adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even citrus zest.

3. Can I make these cookies without sprinkles?
Yes, you can leave out the sprinkles or use a different type of decoration, like colored sugar or sanding sugar.

There you have it! A simple and delicious recipe for Christmas Meltaway Cookies. I hope you enjoy them!

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