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Cookie press cookies (Whipped Shortbread)

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These are my favorite cookies to make this time of yea r! Whipped Shortbread 1 pound butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla pinch salt 1/2 cup cornstarch 3 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream together butter, icing sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually add cornstarch and flour. Whip with an electric mixer until fluffy. Place into a cookie press and press out cookies on cool baking sheet. Decorate with candied cherries or dragees if desired. Bake 12-15 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire rack to cool co mpletely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.