posted by Dayle BC 11-25-100 7:35 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Whipped Shortbread **
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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Christmas Things Tried And True Favorites
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb. butter
1 cup icing sugar
3 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla
12 candied cherries
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cut cherries into 1/8's or 1/4's.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla together until until very soft. Add cornstarch and flour and beat until of whipped cream consistency. Drop by tsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a piece of cherry. Bake for 15-20 minutes or so until golden on the bottom, cooked on the inside but not browned on top.
Makes 4 dz. or more. Store in an airtight container, or freeze.