Gluten Free Melt-In-Your-Mouth Shortbread Recipe

Directions:

1. NOTE #1 - See the variation on the dough by Chef #1178009.
2. NOTE #2 - SEE NEW WAY TO BAKE THESE, FROM DreamoBway, LISTED IN MY DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
3. NOTE #3 - SEE NEW USE FOR THIS COOKY LISTED IN MY DESCRIPTION ABOVE AS UPDATE(12//15/09) .
4. Sift cornstarch, sugar and rice flour together.
5. Add butter.
6. Mix with hands until soft dough forms. Refrigerate one hour.
7. Shape dough into 1 balls.
8. Place about 1-1/4 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten with lightly floured fork.
9. Bake at 300ºF(150ºC) for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10. VARIATIONS: Form balls as above. Roll in finely crushed corn flakes or crushed nuts. Press top of ball with thumb. Add a dab of jelly.
11. Mix in 2 tbls. finely chopped citrus peel and/or 2 tbls. finely chopped nuts. Flatten with lightly floured fork.