Ingredients:
1 cup butter, plus ( no substitutes)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Mix the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
Gradually work in the flour (Mixture will be crumbly).
Press mixture into a greased 9″ x 13″ pan.
Prick all over with a fork (Dip fork in some flour before pricking shortbread).
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar (Optional).
Put into oven for about 20 minutes, or until pale golden.
When cool, cut into bars.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.