Scotch Shortbreads

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cream the butter.
3. 3
   Gradually add the sugar, beating well.
4. 4
   Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together and add to the first mixture. Combine thoroughly. Roll out dough with a rolling pin until it is 1/4-inch thick, then cut into rectangles or any shape desired.
5. 5
   Put on ungreased cookie sheets; prick each cookie with a fork and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn lightly brown around the edges.