Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Method

  • Cream butter in large bowl; gradually add sugar, beating untill light.
  • Sift in flour and cornstarch; mix well.
  • Add flavorings, blending well.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in water.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) F for 10 minutes.
  • Cookies do not brown.
  • This is the recipe as written, I have a note that they do not spread on the pan, so I would put them closer together.