Melting Moments

Indulge in the buttery perfection of Melting Moments, a classic shortbread-style cookie recipe that truly lives up to its name. These delicate, crumbly biscuits practically dissolve on your tongue, offering a heavenly blend of rich unsalted butter, fine powdered sugar, and the subtle aroma of vanilla. A touch of cornstarch ensures their signature melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the sweet, fluffy buttercream filling adds a luscious layer of decadence between each sandwich cookie. Effortless to prepare with a quick 30-minute prep time, these treats are perfect for afternoon teas, special occasions, or when you're craving a little indulgence at home. Bake your way to cookie bliss with these golden, lightly ridged delights that stay irresistibly tender for days.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 250 grams unsalted butter
• 90 grams powdered sugar (icing sugar)
• 225 grams all-purpose flour
• 75 grams cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 100 grams unsalted butter (for filling)
• 200 grams powdered sugar (for filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
• 1 teaspoons milk (optional, for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch into the creamed mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until it forms a soft, smooth dough.

Step 5

Using your hands, roll small portions of the dough into balls, about the size of a walnut (approximately 15 grams each). Place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving some space between them as they will spread slightly.

Step 6

Press the top of each ball lightly with the tines of a fork to create a gentle ridged pattern.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The cookies should remain pale in color.

Step 8

Remove the trays from the oven and let the cookies cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the filling, beat the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy. If the mixture is too stiff, you can add a teaspoon of milk to loosen it slightly.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a small amount of the buttercream filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Sandwich it together with another cookie, ridged sides facing out.

Step 11

Repeat until all the cookies are sandwiched together. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	953.9 grams (953.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4797

Total Fat 297.70g	382%
Saturated Fat 176.70g	883%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 772mg	257%
Sodium 205mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 530.80g	193%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 287.00g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 52IU	260%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 341mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 43.3%