Categories: Cookies 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      1 c  Butter                              1 ts Cornstarch 
    3/4 c  Icing sugar                         1 pn Baking powder 
      2 c  All-purpose flour                   1 pn Salt 
  
  In a mixing bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. 
  Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt until very smooth. Form 
  into a firm ball. 
  Place on lightly floured surface. Lightly knead five or six times. Form 
  level teaspoonfuls into small balls. Place two inches apart on unbuttered 
  baking sheet. With fingertips or fork, gently press each ball to slightly 
  flatten it. If desired, place a cherry piece in the centre of each. 
  Bake in oven at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until edges are 
  slightly golden and firm to the touch. Cool. Makes five to six dozen. 
  From The Gazette, 90/12/12