Melt in Your Mouth Butter Cookies

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Ahhh yes 😍 these are melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies — soft, pale, crumbly, and super delicate. No oven browning, no cracks, just that smooth shortbread texture. Let’s do it 👇

🍪 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies (No Cracks!)

🛒 Ingredients

  • 250 g soft butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (very important – not granulated)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cream the butter
    In a bowl, beat the soft butter with powdered sugar until very pale and creamy (2–3 minutes).
  2. Add flavor
    Add egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients
    Gradually add flour + cornstarch.
    Mix gently until a soft, smooth dough forms.
    👉 Do NOT overmix.
  4. Shape
    Roll small balls, flatten gently with fingers or fork, or cut rounds like in the photo.
  5. Chill (important)
    Refrigerate cookies 20–30 minutes before baking.
    This keeps them smooth and pale.
  6. Bake
    Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 12–15 minutes
    ❗ They should stay light in color, not golden.
  7. Cool
    Let cool completely — they firm up and become ultra tender.

✨ Pro Tips (for that perfect texture)

  • Powdered sugar = melt-in-mouth magic
  • Cornstarch makes them soft & crumbly
  • Low oven temperature is key
  • Don’t wait for color — take them out early!

🍫 Optional Variations

  • Dip half in melted chocolate
  • Add lemon zest or orange zest
  • Roll in powdered sugar after cooling
  • Add mini chocolate chips inside

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