Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter until consistency of mayonnaise.
2. 2
   Add sugar gradually; cream until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Combine flour and cornstarch; beat in slowly.
4. 4
   When all is added, mix thoroughly with hands.
5. 5
   Chill.
6. 6
   Roll out on lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut with cookie cutter (about 2 1/2 inches). Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 300° for 20 to 25 minutes. (Should be just barely browned.)
8. 8
   Makes about 36 cookies.