Melt-in-your-mouth Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the cookies
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200g unsalted butter, softened
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50g powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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200g all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ For the chocolate coating
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150g dark or milk chocolate, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional for a glossy finish)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 180°C and lay parchment paper on your baking tray.
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Grab a bowl and cream the softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt together, then gently mix it into the butter mixture until smooth dough forms.
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Put the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe 5-7 cm cookies onto the tray, leaving space in between.
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Bake them for 12-15 minutes, just until the edges start turning golden.
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Let the cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir until smooth, adding vegetable oil if you want a shinier finish.
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Dip one end of each cookie into the warm chocolate and set them on parchment paper to set.
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Wait until the chocolate completely hardens before enjoying them.
# Notes:
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These cookies are great with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Store them in an airtight container for up to a week.