What a sweetie!  Met Helen in the early 80’s…when both of us had a twinkle in our eye…and you couldn’t be sure of our next move!  Well, nothing’s changed, Helen!

She is a true ”Minnesota Mom”.  If you’re lucky enough to be a guest at her place ”up north”…you will hear the tapping of her wine glass and her saying with great conviction, ”You can’t get a meal like this in a restaurant!”  And, you can’t.

Helen spends her summers in northern Minnesota and leaves for sunshine during the winter months.  The first time I saw this cookie I was not impressed, but it was love at first bite! 

Thank you, Helen.

helen's melting moments

For a colorful touch, add food coloring to the frosting...

Cookie 1 cup butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 cup flour 3/4 cup cornstarch Frosting 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tbs butter 1 tbs milk 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350F. Mix butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar. Stir in flour and cornstarch. Cover and chill until firm enough to handle (one hour). Form into small balls and flatten with a fork. Bake 13 to 15 minutes. To make the frosting, mix and spread on cooled cookies.