12 days of christmas cookies: melting moments cookies by amanda k by the bay

today amanda from amanda k by the bay is so graciously sharing a recipe for the 12 days of christmas cookies series. these are her melting moments cookies,  and as their name says, they melt right in your mouth...a perfect addition to a holiday cookie spread.

melting moments cookies

by amanda of amanda k by the bay

ingredients:

1 cup butter
2 cups flour
2 tbs powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

frosting:
8-12 tbs powdered sugar
2 tbs butter
2 tbs boiling water 
1 tsp vanilla
food coloring optional

1. cream together butter and vanilla. add flour and powdered sugar.
2. form balls. flatten with fork dipped in sugar.
3. bake at 350 until golden.
4. cool on rack, handle very gently. 
5. frost, and form a sandwich. enjoy!

thanks for sharing, amanda! be sure to check out her blog for more of her mouth-watering recipes!