Shortbread Base

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 3
   In a food processor process all ingredients until mixture begins to form small lumps.
4. 4
   Sprinkle mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and with a metal spatula press evenly onto bottom.
5. 5
   Bake shortbread in middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   While shortbread is baking, prepare topping.