Description
These Christmas Meltaway Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones. They’re buttery, tender, and topped with a sweet glaze and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (160 g) cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
Glaze:
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 6 to 8 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Optional:
- Red and green sprinkles/nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Add vanilla. Mix well. Combine the salt and flour. Add to the batter. Mix until dough clumps together.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten dough balls with the bottom of a measuring cup dipped in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 350˚F for 8 to 12 minutes until just set. Do not over-bake.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together the ingredients for the glaze, adding extra milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. (Keep it slightly thick, a little milk goes a long way.)
- Glaze and Decorate: Spoon glaze on top of cooled cookies. Immediately shake sprinkles on top of the wet glaze. Allow glaze to harden.
- Store: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Butter: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Chilling Dough: If the dough is too soft to handle, you can chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping.
- Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking, as baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Glaze Consistency: The glaze should be thick but pourable. Add milk gradually until you reach the desired consistency.
- Freezing: The cookies can be frozen without the glaze for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before glazing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
