Meltaway Cookies.”

These meltaway cookies are soft, buttery, and unbelievably tender—exactly the kind of cookie that keeps everyone reaching for one more. With just a few simple ingredients, they bake up into the lightest, most delicate cookie you’ll ever make. 

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The texture is dreamy, and there is simply no other cookie like it. This is one cookie recipe that needs to be added to your holiday baking list, like these French Christmas Cookies!

Why You’ll Love these Cookies

You’ll love these meltaway cookies because they’re unbelievably soft and buttery, with a delicate texture that literally dissolves the moment you take a bite.

They use just a handful of simple ingredients, like my Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies, and come together quickly. They make the perfect little treat for holidays, parties, or anytime you want something sweet without a lot of fuss.

Let’s Gather The Ingredients

How To Make These Cookies

• Step 1: In a large bowl, add the butter, egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract.
• Step 2: Using a hand mixer,r blend just until smooth.
• Step 3: Add in the powdered sugar, flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda, and mix. The dough will appear to be crumbly.
• Step 4: Work the dough with your hands until it comes together.

• Step 5: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Step 6: Use a glass or your fingertips and flatten the dough. Bake!

Recipe Tips

• Make sure you use real butter.
• Use softened—not melted—butter
• You can work it with your hands to help it stick together.
• I recommend having some silicone baking mats or parchment paper for your baking sheets.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
• Don’t press the cookies too flat.
• If the icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
• If you like a lot of icing, you may want to double the icing recipe.