Meltaway Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 400F. Mix butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour and salt into a bowl, blend into butter mixture. Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. While warm, dip in confectioners sugar.

Note: There are also variations for peppermint, almond, nut, spice and orange meltaways. Use your imagination and experiment!

Reviews of Meltaway Cookies:

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  Susan in MI  Dec 28, 2008
Would make this again.
These are a nice addition for those guests who don't want chocolate. They are similar to the much sweeter Mexican Wedding Cookies. If you want a sweeter cookie, adjust up with the sugar and down with the flour. The more sugar you use the more they will spread out. If you use salted butter, do not add the salt. Always look for the slight brown edges and they come our perfect every time. five stars

  Maria in Chicago  Dec 23, 2008
Would make this again.
My mom has been making this recipe as long as I can remember. They are a family tradition. The only variation is she uses cake flour which makes a world of difference in the taste!
I have continued her tradition with my children and they love to make them because they easy and delicious! five stars

  Marga  Dec 10, 2008
Would make this again.
wonderful added 1/2 cup pecan reduced1/2 flour five stars

  Chelsea in SLC, Utah  Nov 15, 2008
Would make this again.
My Mom & I have been making these cookies for over 10 years, and they are still the family favorite. (even over the classic chocolate chip cookies!) five stars

  daddyo in Michigan  Dec 24, 2007
Would make this again.
would make this again!!
added 1.5 teaspoon milk and 2.5 teaspoon orange juice.yummy !!! five stars

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