Makes approx 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup Daybreak Mill's Extra Light Pastry Flour

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Optional glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp milk

1/4 tsp lemon juice

Method:

Sift together cornstarch, sugar, flour and spices. With a wooden spoon, blend in butter until a soft, smooth dough forms

Shape into 1-inch balls. (If dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.) Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with lightly floured fork, OR, dough can be rolled in 1 1/4 -inch thick and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Bake at 300 f for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. If using the glaze, drizzle over cookies once cool.