DESSERT RECIPE: Cherry-Pecan Shortbread

1-cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup icing sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup chopped candied cherries (red & green)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine: flour, cornstarch, icing sugar.
With large spoon, blend in butter.
Mix in nuts & cherries.
Work in with hands until soft dough forms.
Shape dough into smooth roll, 1-1/2 " diameter.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill 4 hours.
Cut into 36 cookies.
Put on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake @ 375* for 8-12 minutes, until edges lightly brown

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