Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Cream butter.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in flour; press into jelly roll pan.
Prick all over with fork.
Chill 30 minutes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 300\u00b0 and bake 25 additional minutes.
Cut into squares while warm.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Yield:
72 cookies. These are better if stored in a tin box for several days. Cookies get sweeter with age.