Melting Moments Cookies
These Melting Moments cookies are soft, buttery, and exactly what you want on a holiday cookie tray. They’ve got that light texture that practically disappears with every bite and just a hint of almond flavor. I made them once out of curiosity, and now they’re one I come back to every December.
Servings 24
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Butter
- 5 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Cream together butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt.
- When the mixture is light and fluffy, blend in flour and baking powder.
- Refrigerate mixture for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Form dough into teaspoon-sized balls.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Flatten with fork.
- Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are browned.
- Cool completely before removing from cookie sheet.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Set butter out on the counter about an hour before starting the recipe. It will be much easier to cream that way. Softening in the microwave can be risky, as it often melts in the middle fairly quickly.
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to make sure the cookies are the right size.
- The cookies are very small, so if you make them larger than a teaspoon, they may take longer to bake and will make fewer.
- This recipe makes a small batch (about 2 dozen), so I would suggest doubling the recipe if you want to have any to share or add to cookie plates.
- Watch the edges, not the tops: The cookies should stay pale on top; look for lightly browned edges as your cue they’re done.
- Use a light touch when flattening: A gentle press with a fork is all you need; too much pressure can make them dense.