Ginger Chocolate Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch and salt.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture, beating just until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in chocolate chips and candied ginger.
6. 6
   Spread batter in prepared pan, smoothing top.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top and somewhat firm to the touch.
8. 8
   A slight indentation should be left when you touch the top of the cookies.
9. 9
   Let cool completely in pan on a rack.
10. 10
    Invert pan onto a cutting board and cut into 36 bars.
11. 11
    Variation
12. 12
    Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate.