1 cup flour, all-purpose -- unsifted
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter -- softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
cream cheese frosting (optional)
In bowl stir together first 3 ingredients. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until smooth. Beat in flour mixture and vanilla until well blended. Refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325 F. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with a lightly floured fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until bottom is light golden brown. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
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Peggy in Canada Nov 29, 2008
Would make this again.
These were my late mother's best cookies, and she made them faithfully for the holidays. I now make them for my kids. I can't get enough of the old traditions. I usually put a cherry on them but I don't frost them. They store easier with no frosting.
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Marisa Dec 25, 2007
Would make this again.
I've made these for years - I love how soft & creamy they are! I don't use frosting though. I just dip the fork in colored sugar (not flour) before I flatten the cookies. They look festive and are easier to store without frosting!
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Christmas Baker in Michigan Dec 19, 2007
Would make this again.
Tint the frosting red or green and add mint extract. Perfect for your Christmas cookies platter. Yum!!
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A cookie baker Dec 18, 2007
Would make this again.
Delicious and melty, however the estimated number of cookies is way off. Making 1-inch balls, I was only able to make about 18 cookies, not 36. Would also be delicious with a hint of lemon extract substituted for the vanilla.
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A cookie baker in ohio Dec 6, 2006
Would make this again.
My Grandma always made these at holidays, but we roll in powdered sugar when fresh out of oven.