Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and sugar together until nicely blended.
2. 2
   Add flour, a little at a time, until incorporated into butter and sugar mixture, kneading the mixture all the time.
3. 3
   At point when flour is fully mixed, knead another 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4
   (Best to make this in cool weather.)
5. 5
   Cut into half (the ball of flour mix).
6. 6
   Flatten out onto cookie sheet about 3/4-inch thick.
7. 7
   Flute the edges.
8. 8
   Prick with a fork all over the top crust.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 400°.
10. 10
    When the cookie sheet is put into the oven, reduce temperature to 325° and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and cut into triangles.
12. 12
    Sprinkle top with sugar.
13. 13
    Put on cookie rack to cool.