Simple Scotch Shortbread

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until mixture is smooth; add flour, beating until dough forms a ball.
2. 2. Press dough into a 14- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with floured hands.
3. 3. Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cut immediately into 35 (2-inch) bars. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. sugar, if desired.