- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer or by hand.
- Add Vanilla Extract:
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Form Cookies:
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You can also use a cookie scoop for consistency.
- Place on Baking Sheet:
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten with a Fork:
- Use a fork to gently flatten each cookie, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may still seem soft when you remove them from the oven, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar (Optional):
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, you can dust the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar.
These Melting Moments are delightful on their own or paired with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy your delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies!