Scottish Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the butter until it is light and creamy.
2. 2
   Beat in 1/2 cup sugar.
3. 3
   Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder.
4. 4
   Fold into butter mixture.
5. 5
   Place the dough on a cookie sheet and pat into a rectangle, 1/2-inch thick and approximately 4 x 10-inches in size.
6. 6
   Mark into 1 x 2-inch bars.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and bake in center of 350° oven for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.