Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until very creamy.  Gradually beat in the cornstarch and flour until the mixture resembles whipped cream, approximately 10 minutes.  
Drop by the spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.  Garnish the top of each cookie with candied peel for a festive look.  
Bake for approximately 12-15  minutes until the bottom is slightly golden brown.  Let cool on a cookie sheet.
Store in a sealed container for 2 weeks or freeze for 2 months.
Bakers Note:  For the chocolate lovers, top with chocolate chips before baking.
Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until very creamy.  Gradually beat in the cornstarch and flour until the mixture resembles whipped cream, approximately 10 minutes.  
Drop by the spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.  Garnish the top of each cookie with candied peel for a festive look.  
Bake for approximately 12-15  minutes until the bottom is slightly golden brown.  Let cool on a cookie sheet.
Store in a sealed container for 2 weeks or freeze for 2 months.
Bakers Note:  For the chocolate lovers, top with chocolate chips before baking.