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Melting Moments

Melting Moments
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Melting Moments are delicate, buttery cookies with a tender crumb that simply melt in your mouth. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple, quality ingredients to create soft, melt-away cookies perfect for bakers of all levels. Customize with fillings like buttercream or jam and enjoy a delightful treat that’s perfect for gifts, parties, or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 125g softened unsalted butter
  • 60g icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 45g cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 125g plain flour (all-purpose flour) or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Filling

  • Vanilla buttercream or your choice of jam (berry jam recommended)

Optional Variations/Additions

  • 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder for chocolate Melting Moments
  • Finely chopped pistachios or almonds for nutty addition
  • 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp lemon juice for lemon twist

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Cream the softened butter and icing sugar together until pale, light, and fluffy. Sift in the cornflour and plain flour (or gluten-free flour blend) and gently fold the mixture with a spatula or your hands to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  2. Shape your cookies: Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm or the back of a fork, leaving space between cookies for spreading.
  3. Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes until they are set but still pale and soft. Watch the edges to ensure they do not brown too much.
  4. Cool and assemble: Allow cookies to cool completely on the tray before transferring to a wire rack. Sandwich two cookies with buttercream or jam filling if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature softened butter for proper creaming and light texture.
  • Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure even texture.
  • Gently fold ingredients to avoid toughening the dough.
  • Bake at low temperature to keep cookies pale and soft, not crispy.
  • Cool fully before adding filling to prevent melting or smushing.
  • Chill dough briefly before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control sweetness and flavor.
  • For vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use plant-based milk if needed in filling.

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