Melting Moments

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Beat the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour, cornstarch and salt and beat until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour or until firm.

3. 3

   Place the rack in the center of the oven. Line two cookie sheets or baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. 4

   When dough is firm, form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.

5. 5

   Bake for about 12 - 14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to brown. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Put the remaining 1 cup sugar in a fine strainer or sieve and then sprinkle the tops of the cookies (or you can just roll the cookies in the sugar).

7. 7

   Place in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper and they will keep for a couple of weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.