KAY'S SHORTBREAD

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Make and share this Kay's Shortbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
3/4 cup icing sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt until very smooth.
  • Form into a firm ball.
  • Place on lightly floured surface.
  • Lightly knead five or six times.
  • Form level teaspoonfuls into small balls.
  • Place two inches apart on unbuttered baking sheet.
  • With fingertips or fork, gently press each ball to slightly flatten it.
  • If desired, place a cherry piece in the centre of each.
  • Bake in oven at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden and firm to the touch.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.4

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