Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Place rack in center of oven.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 330 degrees F.
3. 3
   Cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add salt, vanilla and cornmeal and beat until combined well.
5. 5
   Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until just combined.
6. 6
   Divide dough into 4 balls and on each of 2 baking sheets, press 2 of the balls into 5 inch rounds.
7. 7
   With fork tines, score each round into 6 wedges and prick edges decoratively.
8. 8
   Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until shortbread is just firm.
9. 9
   Cut halfway through each round along prick marks and transfer to racks to cool.