I’m really sorry those cookies didn’t work out. I’m glad you liked the flavor, but there’s no point in making something that’s going to fall apart on you. It’s interesting that they both spread AND fell apart. I can see them being too clumpy and lumpy and breaking, but I’m surprised that they spread so much.

Land of Lakes has a similar recipe. Maybe the proportions here would work better?

http://www.landolakes.com/mealIdeas/ViewRecipe.cfm?RecipeID=2451

If you want to take another shot at Kay’s, maybe try making 1/4 of the recipe? It would save butter!

I haven’t tried the Land O Lakes recipe, but I might give it a try myself.

I double and triple checked everything when they flopped. I only use real butter, no margarine. Maybe chilling the dough would work?

I loved the taste of these and would make them again….. I will see what we come up with and maybe try again tomorrow. I have lemon icing just waiting

I’m not sure why they spread. My only thought is maybe you read it as “1/3 cup” cornstarch rather than 1 1/3 cup. Or maybe you used a corn oil spread as opposed to butter or regular margarine? If anyone else has a problem, please let me know. The recipe worked for me, if it doesn’t work for everyone, I’ll take it down.