Chocolate Chip Meltaway Cookies

• flour↗1 cup
• corn starch↗1⁄2 cup
• confectioners' sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• butter3⁄4 cup

  (1-1/2 sticks,cut into cubes caution this amount will not change if you change the serving size)

• pure vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• miniature chocolate chip↗1 cup
• confectioners' sugar↗1 cup

  (for coating)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine flour, corn starch, and confectioners' sugar. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. 3

   Add flour mixture and begin mixing on low speed.

4. 4

   Once mixture begins to get thick, increase speed to thoroughly mix until combined, scraping down sides.

5. 5

   Scrape batter from beaters, and mix in chocolate chips with a large spoon.

6. 6

   Refrigerate dough for 1 hour to firm up. (It's important that the dough be cold).

7. 7

   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.

8. 8

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls (no larger).

9. 9

   Place 1-1/2 inches apart on lined baking sheet, flatten if desired., and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until bottom edges just barely begin to turn brown. (Do NOT over-bake)

10. 10

    Cool on racks.

11. 11

    Pour powdered sugar into a bowl or plastic baggie.

12. 12

    Shake chocolate chip meltaway cookies in powdered sugar.

13. 13

    Store in an airtight container.