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Christmas Cookies - Nan's Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ cup Fleischmann's® Corn Starch
½ cup powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar)
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter, softened
Directions:
Directions:
Sift together corn starch, sugar and flour.

With wooden spoon, blend in butter until a soft, smooth dough forms.

Shape into 1-inch balls. (If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes).

Place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with lightly floured fork. OR, dough can be rolled to 1/4-inch thick and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Decorate with candied cherries, colored sprinkles or nuts, if desired.

Bake at 300°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
My Nan, Dorthea Anne Hurd (nee Hayes), my mom's mom made these for Christmas every year.

 

 

 

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