Scottish Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream butter with sugar.
Combine flour with baking powder and salt.
Mix this mixture into the cream mixture.
Divide dough into 3 circles about 1/3-inch thick.
Place on a greased baking sheet and prick with a fork.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
Cut into wedges while still warm, but do not remove from sheet until cold.
Makes approximately 24 cookies.