Scottish Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix butter and sugar thoroughly.
2. 2
   Work in flour by hand and chill.
3. 3
   Heat oven to 350°.
4. 4
   Roll 1/3 to 1/2-inch thick. Cut into squares or oblongs.
5. 5
   (I prefer to make into a pie shape and cut it into pie slices.)
6. 6
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.*
7. 7
   Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   (The tops do not brown during baking.)
9. 9
   Makes 2 dozen (1 1/2 x 1-inch) cookies.