Description
Delicate “Melting Moments” cookies whisper sweet nostalgia from Australian bakeries. Buttery shortbread rounds dusted with powdered sugar crumble gently, promising a delightful experience that connects generations through simple, elegant baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
Dry Ingredients:
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) powdered sugar
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by lining baking sheets with parchment paper and preheating oven to 325F (160C).
- Combine coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a smooth base mixture.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites with salt, beating until soft, billowy peaks develop.
- Carefully incorporate whipped egg whites into coconut mixture, using gentle folding technique to maintain airy texture.
- Use cookie scoop or tablespoons to deposit uniform mounds of mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Transfer trays to preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring color transformation to golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for initial cooling phase.
- Transfer delicate cookies to wire rack, permitting complete cooling to achieve optimal texture and stability.
- Once thoroughly cooled, arrange on serving platter and present for enjoyment.
Notes
- Chilling these delicate cookies completely ensures they maintain their perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture and don’t crumble when handled.
- Whip egg whites to medium peaks, not stiff peaks, to keep the cookies light and airy without becoming dense or tough.
- Use fresh, high-quality shredded coconut for the most intense flavor and best overall texture in these delightful treats.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the vanilla extract and coconut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg