Melt Aways: My Favorite Cookie

Editor's note: For our last week at Food Lush, I've asked the writers to share both a favorite post by another writer, from over the last three years, and a favorite post of their own. You'll see these posts linked to at the top of their new post for the week. Enjoy a stroll down Lush memory lane!

by Elsha

There are SO many posts I refer to regularly, but I especially love this cauliflower pizza crust from Carrie (even my kids like it!) From my own posts, I'll have to link to this one about cleaning your stovetop, because everyone should know this.

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For my last post here at Food Lush I've decided to leave you with the recipe for my very favorite cookies: melt aways. I've posted many cookie recipes in my time here, but I've held out on posting this one because my mom is a little more protective of this recipe than the others. But I just can't leave you without it, because these cookies are seriously the best.

(Sorry, my only picture is from our Christmas baking extravaganza. They're the ones with the green frosting.)

Melt Aways:

Beat until well mixed:

1/2 lb butter (don't substitute)

3/4 cups cornstarch

Add:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup flour

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

For the frosting beat 3 oz cream cheese, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 cup powdered sugar.

These are simple to make and they literally melt in your mouth (hence the name.) Don't leave the frosting off though, or you won't get the whole effect. The only tricky part is making sure you don't over-soften your butter. The dough should border on being crumbly. If it's really gooey or sticky you can refrigerate it to firm it up some. The recipe makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies and if I'm not careful I can eat them all by myself.

Now, who wants to come over so I can make these for you?

Comments

[Tara C.]

These cookies sound amazing. I was sold on them by the name alone. I am definitely going to make these.

[Jesabes]

I love these cookies, but I've never made them. I don't know if I should try or not, because I'd DEFINITELY eat them all myself.

[PinkieBling]

ME! I want to!

[HereWeGoAJen]

Okay, those sound fantastic.

Thanks for all your posts here, I have always loved reading them.

[Jen L.]

Elsha, I have always enjoyed your posts so much! I remember that stovetop cleaning post very well--such good tips. I'll miss reading your posts here. Take care!

[Caitlin]

These look so good! I'm a sucker for a cookie with frosting.

I'll miss writing here with you!

[survival warehouse offers]

I got so many good ideas from you (homemade maraschino cherries--a total gamechanger).