Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate,
coarsely chopped
Additional confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 300 F. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Gradually add the flour and cornstarch. Stir in the chocolate. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a glass dipped in additional confectioners sugar. Bake for 30-33 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen

Taste Of Home - recipe by Brenda Mumma