Ginger Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound cornstarch
• 1/4 pound butter
• 1/4 pound white sugar
• 1 or 2 eggs
• 1/2 ounce ground ginger

Method

1. 1 Work all ingredients together on a marble slab until the paste has a consistent texture.
2. 2 Form the dough into walnut-sized balls and flatten them slightly.
3. 3 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set. Store in an airtight container.