Best 4 Best Ever Melting Moments Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Melting Moments cookies, where buttery textures and melt-in-your-mouth flavors collide. These exquisite treats are renowned for their delicate and crumbly nature, offering a delightful symphony of sensations with every bite.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we present two irresistible Melting Moments recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The Classic Melting Moments recipe embodies simplicity and elegance, featuring a harmonious blend of butter, sugar, flour, and a touch of vanilla extract. These timeless cookies are perfect for those seeking a traditional and comforting treat.

For a more decadent experience, delve into the Chocolate Melting Moments recipe, where rich cocoa powder intertwines with the classic Melting Moments base. These chocolatey delights are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, both recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the baking process, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Whether you prefer the classic or chocolatey version, these Melting Moments cookies promise to become a cherished addition to your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MELTING MOMENTS II



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Also known as Cornstarch cookies.

Provided by Lee K.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup butter

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter until fluffy. Add to flour mixture and beat thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with lightly floured fork. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned. Don't overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

MELTING MOMENTS (BUTTER COOKIES)



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Deliciously soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are infused with vanilla, super easy to make, and only requires 6 simple ingredients!

Provided by Marsha Cook

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, partly melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup (93g) icing/powdered sugar
1 and 1/2 cups (187g) cornflour/cornstarch
1 cup (125g) plain/all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, vanilla, and sugar until creamy and combined.
  • Add the cornflour, flour, and salt, and mix to form a smooth, soft dough.
  • Roll the dough into small 0.7oz balls, and place them onto the prepared baking tray. Press them down with the tines of a fork. Freeze until solid - about 10 - 20 minutes.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until firm and just starting to colour around the edges (they'll still be very pale). Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cookie, Sodium 17 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

MELTING MOMENTS (CORNSTARCH COOKIES OR BUTTER COOKIES)



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My delightfully soft and buttery melting moments are a scrumptious twist on a shortbread cookie that's perfect for your Christmas baking! These sweet treats are so soft and tender that they will literally melt in your mouth!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Christmas Cookies     Cookies & Bars Recipes     Dessert Recipes

Time 1h23m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar ((+ more for dusting before serving if desired))
3/4 cup butter ((salted - softened, at room temperature))

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and confectioners' sugar.
  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer cream the butter until smooth and lighter in color. Add the dry ingredients and mix until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them onto a parchment paper or silicone mat lined baking sheet with about 2 inches of spacing between the cookies.
  • Press down firmly to flatten the cookies using a dampened fork. Bake in the middle of your oven's center rack for 18-20 minutes or until the cookie bottoms just begin to turn a light golden color.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar once cooled (or the sugar will melt) if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 41 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES



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Make and share this Melting Moments Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • In medium mixing bowl, cream butter till light; then gradually add the confectioners' sugar and salt.
  • Beat this mixture thoroughly, about 3 minutes; gradually add the cornstarch and flour and blend well.
  • Form the dough into walnut-sized balls and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Transfer the balls to an ungreased cookie sheet and let stand for 20 minutes or until soft, then make a thumprint on top of each to flatten the cookies.
  • Bake for 15-16 minutes or until the cookies are golden on the bottom. Remove to rack to cool.
  • While the cookies cool, make the icing. In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and half-and-half until creamy.
  • This may be tinted with food coloring.or just left white.
  • Ice the cookies when they are completely cooled.
  • Store in tins, separated in layers by plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1108.4, Fat 70.7, SaturatedFat 44.5, Cholesterol 186.7, Sodium 595.7, Carbohydrate 114.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 52.6, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs. This will help the cookies come together more easily and will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. Bake just until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Melting moments are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make melting moments that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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