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IRISH SHORTBREADS

Makes: 32

1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter. Gradually beat in the sugar, flour, cornstarch and vanilla.
Knead well and divide dough into 2 equal portions.
Press into 2 ungreased 8-inch round cake pans.
Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
Remove from oven, sprinkle the top with sugar.
Cut into pie-shaped wedges. Store in airtight containers.


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