Thursday, December 16, 2010

3 Days of Christmas Cookies


Day 3 - Vanilla Shortbread

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup soft butter

Sift together the cornstarch, icing sugar, salt and flour. Blend in butter and vanilla until a soft smooth dough forms. Shape into 1" balls and chill 30 -60 minutes. Place 1 1/2" apart on a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a floured fork. Bake 300' for 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool.