Tea Party Shortbread Cookies

These shortbread cookies are positively delectable with a cup of earl grey. I couldn't think of a better combination for afternoon tea. Grab a book and a tea tray for a perfect English afternoon on the porch swing.

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
a dash of salt (1/8 teaspoon)
1/4 cup of sprinkles (I used pink ones!)

Directions
1. Whip butter until creamy. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Add the sprinkles.
3. Refrigerate the dough for an hour or two. Or for us impatient ones, put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. I used pretty flower cookie cutters and placed them on 2 large baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350 for 7-10 minutes. Take them out before the edges begin to brown.

Et voilà! Bon appétit mes amis!

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-Cara