Holiday Shortbreads

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   Mix the corn starch, icing sugar and butter together.

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   Gradually add flour.

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   The mix will be very starchy and flaky at first.

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   I prefer to give my hands a good wash and just mix with my hands, it's much quicker.

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   Place the dough in the refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes to let it cool; it will be easier to work with.

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   Sprinkle flour on a flat surface, and begin rolling your dough on top.

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   Leave it 1/4 inch thick and cut out your shapes.

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   Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until they appear golden around the edges.

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   Cool before decorating.

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    To prepare your chocolate you will need to bring water to a boil in a sauce pan.

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    Place the chocolate in a metal bowl and place it on top of your boiling water.

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    Stir until chocolate is smooth; be sure not to stop since chocolate can burn very easily; this is why you do NOT want to microwave it.

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    Once the chocolate is melted take a small spatula or butter knife and begin to decorate your cookies!

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    Molding chocolates come in most colors however if you can't find the color you're looking for just buy white chocolate and add some food coloring.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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