Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, cream butter and sugar to a whitish mixture.
2. 2
   Gradually, mix in the flour and salt.
3. 3
   Flavor the shortbread dough with citrus zest or chocolate chips to taste.
4. 4
   Gather the dough with your hands and form into a ball.
5. 5
   On a floured surface, gently roll out the dough to about 1 centimeter thick.
6. 6
   Cut into squares or sticks, prick with a fork, and sprinkle with a little sugar.
7. 7
   Place the dough on baking sheet with parchment paper and let it rest in the refrigerator for twenty minutes.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.