Mother's scotch shortbread (christmas)

1 Batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFlour
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBaking powder
½cupPowdered sugar
1cupButter

Directions

Oven 325~.

Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add sifted dry ingredients.

Chill until easy to handle. Roll out to ¼" thickness on lightly-floured board or wax paper. Cut into desired shapes (I have a bird cutter and Christmas tree). Bake on ungreased sheet at 325~ for 10 to 15 minutes. Cookies may be sprinkled with colored sugars before baking, if desired.