1 c. butter, room temp. (NO substitutions)
2 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Sift dry ingredients together. Add butter and cut in or work with fingers until a soft and pliable dough is formed. Divide dough in half. Shape into 2 logs. Wrap in wax paper and chill. When ready to bake, slice in 1/4 inch thick slices and place on cookie sheets. Prick with fork.

Mix a little sugar and a bit of salt together and sprinkle on cookies.

Bake at 300 to 325°F until slightly golden around the edges.

Makes about 3 dozen 2 inch square cookies.