Kay’s Shortbread

Title: Kay's Shortbread

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 6 servings

1 c Butter

1 ts Cornstarch

3/4 c Icing sugar

1 pn Baking powder

2 c All-purpose flour

1 pn Salt

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt until very smooth. Form

into a firm ball.

Place on lightly floured surface. Lightly knead five or six times. Form

level teaspoonfuls into small balls. Place two inches apart on unbuttered

baking sheet. With fingertips or fork, gently press each ball to slightly

flatten it. If desired, place a cherry piece in the centre of each.

325 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until edges are

slightly golden and firm to the touch. Cool. Makes five to six dozen.

From The Gazette, 90/12/12 --