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Mary Berry Melting Moments Recipe

These melting moments Mary Berry cookies are one of my favorite bakes. They’re perfect with a cup of tea or coffee and always make people smile. You can keep them plain or add the cherry — both ways taste great. They’re simple, quick, and totally worth it!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup about 225g soft salted butter
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2¼ cups 275g plain flour (all-purpose)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • A few drops of vanilla extract
  • ½ cup around 55g rolled oats
  • 20 maraschino cherries halved (optional for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla. Mix well until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add this to the wet mixture and stir until the dough forms.
  5. Scoop small balls of dough and roll each one in the oats.
  6. Place them on the tray, leaving space between each.
  7. Press half a cherry on top if using.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the edges turn light golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then move to a rack to cool fully.

Notes

What Makes Melting Moments So Soft and Crumbly?

The magic of melting moments Mary Berry cookies lies in the ingredients — and how they work together. First, there’s the butter. Lots of it. Butter gives these cookies their rich flavor and smooth, melt-in-the-mouth feel.
Then come the egg yolks. Using only the yolks (not the whole egg) keeps the dough soft and tender. The flour gives structure, but it’s not overmixed. That’s important. Overmixing can make cookies tough instead of crumbly.
And don’t forget the baking powder. It helps the dough puff slightly, which makes the cookies light instead of dense. Combined, these ingredients create that classic soft texture with just a little crunch on the outside — exactly how melting moments should be!