Whipped Shortbread

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3 cups flour
• candied cherries or other decorations--optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350º F. Beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy (helps to use an electric mixer). Stir in cornstarch and flour. Whip again with mixer. Use a pastry bag fitted with a star tip to squeeze out two-inch rounds. Decorate with cherries or sugar crystals. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on sheet, then on rack.