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Shortbread Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl using either a hand or a stand mixer, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
  • Add in flour, cornstarch and salt, beat until all of the flour is incorporated. Add in milk, beat until a thick dough forms.
  • Either roll dough out onto a floured surface and cut out cookies with a cookie cutter. Or roll dough into balls and place onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.