Melting Moments with Vanilla Buttercream
Indulge in these Melting Moments, cookies that truly live up to their name. With a delicate, crumbly texture and topped with luscious vanilla buttercream, these treats dissolve in your mouth, delivering a blissful burst of flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant tea parties, they promise to impress guests and loved ones alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Gradually sift in the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter with sifted icing sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with the buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. - Customize by adding lemon zest or chocolate chips to the dough. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; they freeze well too.