Scotch Shortbread Bars Recipe

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It was at my bridal shower in 1960 that I first sampled these pretty bars. Now each time I make them, I'm reminded of that happy occasion.

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Scotch Shortbread Bars Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Spread into an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Prick several times with a fork. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 115 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Scotch Shortbread Bars in Best of Country Cookies , p86