Melting Moments
Melting Moments are delicate, crumbly butter cookies that literally melt in your mouth, typically made from butter, flour, sugar, and cornstarch, often filled with a light buttercream or lemon curd. They are a beloved treat in Australia and New Zealand, where they are a staple in bakeries and home kitchens.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in fat and carbohydrates due to their butter and sugar content, providing a quick energy boost but little protein. A single cookie can range from 100 to 150 calories, depending on size and filling.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 2 cookies (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Melting Moments' perfectly captures their signature texture—a result of the high butter-to-flour ratio and the use of cornstarch, which inhibits gluten formation for an ultra-tender crumb. Culturally, they are often associated with afternoon tea and are a popular homemade gift during holidays.
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