Pastel Meltaways

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Soft, buttery meltaways with a delicate powdered sugar coating, perfect for sweet snacking or gifting, appealing to those who love melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a light crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine butter and powdered sugar.
  2. Blend thoroughly.
  3. Stir in cornstarch and flour.
  4. If necessary, chill dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
  5. Shape the dough into small rounds about the size of a nickel, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Bake in a 325°F oven for 10 to 13 minutes.
  7. Lightly brown around the edges.
  8. Let cool and frost if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

509 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 66.8g 24% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.3mg
Potassium 28mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 4.5mg
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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