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Melting Moments

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"These classic cookies are so named because they really do melt in your mouth!" — Argo®

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1 cup flour
1/2 cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch
1/2 cup powdered sugar

3/4 cup butter OR margarine*
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract

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Directions

Combine flour, corn starch and powdered sugar in medium bowl; set aside.
Beat butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add flour mixture and vanilla; beat until well blended. (If necessary, refrigerate dough 30 minutes to 1 hour or until easy to handle.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with floured fork.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove; cool completely on wire racks. Store in a tightly covered container.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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* 3/4 cups butter or margarine = 1 1/2 sticks of butter or margarine

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These cookies are buttery, crumbly and so delicious! The only thing I changed was I added a shake of salt. I also made them smaller than suggested so once they were done baking they were about 1 inch in diameter. I love that this recipe really doesn't require much, and anyone could make these, I just toss everything in the bowl at once and stir! I will be making these for years to come! Great Cookies!

—cookingwgreen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 07, 2010

Universal household response: "too much... something." They're not awful, and they're incredibly easy, but they also aren't very good.

—Moralis

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38 Ratings

Feb 04, 2011

So yummy. I love the texture! They are delightful as is, but this time, I used 1/2 tsp vanilla and a 1/2 tsp almond extract and made a lemon glaze with confectioner's sugar and fresh lemon juice as a fun variation.

—parsonsperson

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Sep 13, 2010

This was very good and easy. I was skeptical with the amount of corn starch and no egg but they're wonderful. We dipped in melted chocolate and let cool. Yum!

—Tara Bebinger

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Sep 13, 2010

i made these just because i love the name.. glad i did.. they're great! can't stop breaking them in half, popping in my mouth and letting them melt.. yummmm..

—SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES

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Nov 02, 2010

These are fabulous! So easy to make and they taste wonderful. I used palin vanilla extract instead of bourbon vanilla extract and they were great. Everyone loved them.

—bluebubs

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Sep 20, 2010

Best butter cookie ever. I added a pinch of salt to bring out the vanilla flavor.

—Lisa

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Dec 23, 2010

These were exactly as described. Very light melty and delicious. i was surprized by the lack of liquid and so added a tiny bit extra vanilla, but they were really good, particularly right out of the oven. They are rich and not too sweet. For company i might dredge them in powdered sugar or dip them in chocolate.. but for now, they are perfect with coffee :)

—maiat

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Nutrition

Calories
60 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
5.9 g
2%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
27 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Melting Moments

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 27mg 1 %
** Potassium 5mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.9g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
Sugars 1.7g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.