Scotch Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Using hands, mix in flour.
4. 4
   If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter, softened.
5. 5
   Roll dough 1/2-inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into small squares.
6. 6
   Place about 1/2-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set but not brown, 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove immediately from cookie sheet. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container up to 4 days.
8. 8
   Yields 2 dozen.