Kay's shortbread

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

1 c Butter
3/4 c Icing sugar
2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Cornstarch
1 pn Baking powder
1 pn Salt

Instructions:

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. Makes five to six dozen. From The Gazette 90/12/12