Shortbread

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup icing sugar, sifted
1 ½ cups flour, sifted
¼ cup cornstarch, sifted

Preheat oven 375°F. Whip butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in sugar, flour and cornstarch, and beat on low for about one minute. Once smooth, beat on high for 3-4 minutes. Drop cookies by the tablespoonful onto an ungreased sheet pan or parchment-lined pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.