Thursday, August 16, 2007

Whipped Shortbread

1 lb butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together butter, icing sugar, vanilla and salt.
Gradually add cornstarch and flour.
Whip with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Place into a cookie press and press out cookies on cool baking sheet.
Decorate with candied cherries or dragees if desired.
Bake 12-15 minutes.
Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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