Melting Cookies
Serves: 3
Rowena Kautzer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
57
Sweetness
52
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Special equipment: An electric mixer with paddle attachment Sift the cornstarch, flour, and salt together in a small bowl
2
In a separate bowl, use the electric mixer to cream the butter and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar together
3
Add the vanilla extract
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until the dough comes together in a ball
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
6
Knead the dough briefly on a lightly floured surface
7
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions
8
Roll each portion into 1/2-inch diameter ropes
9
Cut each rope into 2 1/2-inch lengths
10
Gently roll each length so that the tips are tapered
11
Place the cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on a sheet pan and curve them slightly to resemble crescents
12
Refrigerate for 1/2 hour before baking to prevent spreading
13
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the middle rack of the oven
14
Cool for 3 minutes
15
Use a spatula to transfer the cookies directly onto a cooling rack
16
Dust generously with remaining 1 cup of confectioner's sugar
17
Use the remaining sugar to dust the cookies again just prior to serving