Name: Scottish Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
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

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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Scottish Shortbread Bars

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Yield:2 dozen

Prep:10 min

Cook:20 min

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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

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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 11x7-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.