Buttery Delights

Submitted by beckidid

"Light and buttery like shortbread or pecan sandies, if using pecans....but so much easier to make. Low in sugar, too."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 36 Cookies

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (save wrappers)
• 3⁄4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

directions

1. Pre heat oven to 375.
2. In medium bowl, mix first 4 ingredients.
3. Stir in finely chopped pecans, if using.
4. Break off walnut size pieces. Roll into balls.
5. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Using the bottom of a glass moistened with softened butter from butter wrappers and dipped in sugar, SLIGHTLY flatten each ball.
7. Bake in 375 oven for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
9. Variation: Christmas Cookies, Add a drop or two of red or green food coloring. Omit the pecans if desired.
10. Variation: Roll balls in colored sugar crystals and then slightly flatten with glass. Omit pecans if desired.