Melt-In-Your Mouth Cookies

These treats combine the best of two favorite recipes: buttery shortbread cookies and crisp sugar cookies.

But they also have the sweetness and lightly browned bottoms beloved insugar cookies.

Every bite is satisfying and unique.

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Ingredients

1cup(8 oz.

)unsalted butter, softened

1/2cup(about 1 5/8 oz.

)all-purpose flour

1/2tsp.kosher salt

Cooking spray

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 350F with racks in upper and lower third positions.

Line 3 large rimmed baking sheets using parchment paper; set aside.

Add vanilla; beat on medium speed until combined, about 15 seconds.

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Cover bowl using plastic wrap; chill until dough is firm, about 30 minutes.

Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

Place remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar on a small plate.

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Lightly coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip glass into sugar to coat.

Let cookies cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks.

Repeat process with remaining baking sheet.

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Serve cookies warm, or let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox