Instructions: In a medium bowl combine flour, cornstarch, and confectioners sugar. In a large bowl beat margarine at medium speed until smooth. Add flour mixture and vanilla;beat until well blended. If necessary refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cooky sheets, flatten with lightly floured fork. Bake in 375F oven 10-12 mins or until edges lightly browned. Remove; cool on wire rack. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes 3 dozen.

Variations:
Almond Butter Cookies: Add 1 cup finely chopped almonds to the flour mixture.

Chocolate Butter Cookies - Stir 1 square(1oz) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled, into whipped butter.

Lemon Butter Cookies - Add 1 Tbsp grated lemon or orange peel to the flour mixture.

Pecan-Cinnamon Butter Cookies - Add 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans and 1 tsp cinnamon to the flour mixture.

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