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For as long as I can remember these shortbread cookies have been a staple at Christmas.  Every year my Mum would bake at least 2 batches (usually more).  We’d always eat them as fast as she could make them.  They were always the cookie of choice to bring along to Christmas functions such as the church potluck luncheon or our school Christmas parties.

Maya and I made a batch yesterday (pictured above).  Maya’s favorite part was adding the sprinkles :)

Here is the recipe for my Mum’s world famous Shortbread Cookies.

1/2 cup Corn Starch

1/2 cup Icing Sugar

1 cup Flour

3/4 cup Butter

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

2. Sift together the corn starch, icing sugar and floor.

3. Add the butter and mix well until a smooth, soft dough forms (my mum uses a spoon but I often use my hands because I find it goes faster).

4. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Flatten each ball with a fork and put on the sprinkles (sprinkles optional).

6. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 mins or until edges are lightly browned.

Recipes about 3 dozen cookies.

This is a great recipe to make with kids because it is so easy and there aren’t a ton of ingredients or steps.

If you decide make a batch for your family let me know what you think.  I can tell you I have yet to find a person who doesn’t like these cookies :)

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