Marie McDonald’s Scottish Shortbread

Quantities               Ingredients
1 lb.
Butter (do not use margarine)
1 1/2 c.
Confectioner’s sugar
4 1/2 c.
All purpose-flour

Granulated sugar

Preparation Procedures:

1. Cream butter and confectioner’s sugar in a large mixing bowl.

2. Mix in flour. 

3. Press mixture onto a cookie sheet (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1inch). Prick all over with a fork, being sure to prick all the way to the bottom of the pan. 

4. Sprinkle with granulated sugar (colored sugar is optional for a holiday touch) 

Pan Size & Preparation:  cookie sheet (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1inch) 

Oven Temperature:  Bake at 325 degrees

Baking Time:  25 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares while hot. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool.