Melting Moments

Melting Moments



Who knew there was a cookie called 'Melting Moments'? I sure didn't. Once again, yiayia has called upon her stand-by ingredient, citrus to add some yiayia magic to these little beauties. The lime zest and lime juice really add that extra touch to these cookies that takes them to the next level; Perfection. ~ Mark



1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
16 Tbs unsalted butter cut into 16 pieces and softened
3 Tbs Heavy Cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 14 cups (5 ounces) cake flour
1/4 cups (1 1/4 ounce) cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
2/3 cup (2 3/8 ounces) confectioners sugar
Zest of 1 large lime
Juice of half a lime

• 1. Process Rice Krispies in blender until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Combine 4 tablespoons butter and cream in large bowl and microwave until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in processed Rice Krispies and vanilla until combined. Let cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• 2. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl; reserve. Whisk sugar into cooled butter mixture until incorporated. Add remaining 12 tablespoons butter, lime zest, and lime juice whisking until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until combined.
• 3. Working with half of dough at a time, dollop dough into 8-inch strip down center of 14 by 12-inch sheet of parchment paper. Fold 1 long side of parchment over dough. Using ruler, press dough into tight 1-inch-wide log. Repeat with remaining dough and another sheet of parchment. Refrigerate dough until firm, about 1 hour. (Dough can be wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and frozen for up to 1 month.)
• 4. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Cut dough into ¼-inch slices and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until set but not brown, 18 to 22 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let cool completely on sheets, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
•  You can press the dough into cookie molds, roll out and use with a cookie cutter, or you can also roll the dough into a ball and make a depression in the center with your thumb. You can top these gems off with your favorite fruit gel to give them some 'flair' if you'd like.