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Melting Moments

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Delicate, buttery sandwich cookies that melt in your mouth, filled with smooth vanilla buttercream and perfect for tea time or gifting.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter: 250 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp), at room temperature, for richness and softness
  • Powdered sugar (icing sugar): 90 g (¾ cup), gives smooth sweetness
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, adds warmth
  • All-purpose flour: 180 g (1½ cups), gives structure
  • Cornstarch (cornflour): 90 g (¾ cup), for tender, melt-away texture
  • Unsalted butter (filling): 100 g (½ cup), creamy base for buttercream
  • Powdered sugar (filling): 180 g (1½ cups), for smooth buttercream
  • Vanilla extract (filling): ½ teaspoon, subtle flavor
  • Milk: 1–2 teaspoons, to adjust consistency

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and powdered sugar until pale. Add vanilla, then sift in flour and cornstarch. Mix until combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spoon or pipe small dough rounds onto tray.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Gently flatten each with a floured fork for classic ridges.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 15–18 minutes until set but not browned. Cool completely.
  6. Finishing Touches: Beat buttercream ingredients together until smooth.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Sandwich cookies with filling and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Tip: Chill dough if too soft to shape neatly.
  • Make-ahead: Cookies can be stored unfilled or filled up to 5 days ahead.
  • For variety: Add lemon or orange zest to the dough or filling.
  • Storage: Keep in airtight container in fridge or cool pantry.

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