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In a medium sized bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt .
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Set aside.
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In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
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Beat in the vanilla extract.
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Add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
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Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour or until firm.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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When dough is firm, form into 1 inch (2.54 cm) balls and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets spacing about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for about 12 - 14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to brown.
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Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, line another baking pan or tray with parchment or wax paper.
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Sprinkle about half of the confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar onto the bottom of the pan and then place the slightly cooled cookies on top of the sugar.
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Put the remaining sugar in a fine strainer or sieve and then sprinkle the tops of the cookies (or you can just roll the cookies in the sugar).
