Phebe's Shortbread

What's cookin? Shortbread. This is my favorite cookie with an afternoon "cuppa". Easy to make, and freezes well. Hope you like them too.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour (sifted)
• 1  cup butter (softened)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in flour, kneading well until completely incorporated.
3. Press dough down, 1/2-inch thick, into any shape cake pan; prick all over with a fork.
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
5. Bake 20 minutes or until a delicate gold in color.
6. Cut into small squares or rectangles and remove immediately from the pan.
7. Cool on wire rack.