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Mini Melt Away Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Calories
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch

Frosting:

  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add in flour and cornstarch and stir well combined.
  • Cover or wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheets lined with parchment. Bake at 325 degrees for about 15-18 minutes.
  • Cool completely on cooling racks.
  • For frosting: In a bowl beat vanilla, shortening, butter, powdered sugar, and milk together until smooth and creamy. Mix in food coloring if desired. Pipe frosting on top of cooled cookies. Makes 3 dozen cookies.