FESTIVE SHORTBREAD

Serves 18

1 cup soft unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Using an electric table-top or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients and form a ball with the dough.

Chill for 2 to 3 hours. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place on cookie sheet. Press ball with a cookie stamp to form a design.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cookies should not brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in air-tight container in a cool place.