Melting Moments I

Melting Moments I A very fragile cookie that melts in your mouth.

• Step 1

  Cream butter, slowly add cornstarch and 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar; beat til fluffy. Stir in flour with wooden spoon (very soft dough). Cover and chill 1 hour.

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• Step 2

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

• Step 3

  Roll dough into 24, 1 inch balls. Place 1 and 1/2 inches apart on ungreased sheet. Press slight indentation on top of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm, not brown. Cool, top with icing.

• Step 4

  To Make Icing: Blend cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar til smooth. Mix in vanilla or 1/4 t. of another extract and a few drops of food coloring. Mix well.

Per Serving: 141 calories; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 14.4g; fat 9g; cholesterol 24.2mg; sodium 65.5mg.