SHORTBREAD 
1/2 lb. butter, softened (not butter)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. cornstarch

Cream together butter, salt and both sugars. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch which have been sifted together. Shape dough into a 15 x 2 x 1 inch rectangle; chill.

Slice cookies 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Make 2 fork pricks on each cookie. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Don't Overbake - cookies will not brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes 5 dozen.

 

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