Canadian Shortbread Cookies

Delicate and delicious

• 2-1/4 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1/4 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 1 CUP SOFT BUTTER
• 1/2 CUP PLUS 1 TBLSP SUGAR

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Have baking sheets ready—do not grease. Start oven 10 minutes before baking; set to 325 degrees.

Sift flour, measure, and resift 2 times with baking powder. Cream butter until shiny, add sugar gradually, creaming well. Stir in flour in 2 or 3 portions, mixing until smooth after each portion, then knead a few times to mix well . Roll out on a lightly floured pastry cloth 1/4” thick, keeping shape as nearly rectangular as possible. Prick dough all over with a fork. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place on baking sheet 1/3” apart. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a delicate brown color. Remove from pans immediately to cool.