Basic Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
Additional Ingredients (choose one combination):
- orange zest & finely grated dark chocolate
- lemon zest & minced candied ginger
- ground pecans & finely grated dark chocolate
- peppermint oil & crushed candy canes
Directions:
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Stir in flour and corn starch until incorporated fully.
Stir in additional ingredients, if using.
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick sheet.
Cut into rounds or shapes with cookie cutters.
Arrange cookies on cookie sheets lined with waxed paper.
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for five minutes.
Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Store cooled cookies in airtight containers at room temperature.
