Ingredients

3/4 cup (340 grams) butter, softened1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour1/4 cup (40 grams) cornstarch3 ounces (85 grams) semisweet chocolate, coarsely choppedAdditional confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flour and cornstarch; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate.

Shape into 1-1/2-inch balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in confectioners’ sugar. Chill on baking sheets until firm, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 300°. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.