Scotch Shortbread

1 c Butter
1/2 c Icing sugar (or granulated)
2 c All-purpose flour

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Work with pastry cutter and cut in butter until mixture is mealy. With your hands, mix until you get a lump like pie pastry. Press flat in ungreased 9 x 9 -inch square pan about 1/2 inch thick. Prick all over with a fork through to the bottom. Bake in 300 F oven for 50 to 60 minutes until set and a very pale gold. Cut while warm into 36 squares.

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