Scotch Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. salted butter, softened
1 c. confectioners sugar
3 c. flour

Preparation

Set oven slow at 300\u00b0 to 325\u00b0.
Cream butter.
Add sugar gradually; beat until fluffy.
Sift flour into creamed mixture thoroughly; blend, using hands.
Press into oblong cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Prick surface with fork.
Bake in preheated oven for about 1/2 hour, or until firm when pressed gently in center.
Should be only light brown.