Fran'S Easy Shortbread Bars

Method

1. I

   Cream icing sugar and butter until fluffy.

2. II

   Combine flours and add to the butter mixture, in small portions.

3. III

   Turn batter out into a sided 15 x 9 cookie pan or jelly roll pan. Press to the sides and smooth with the back of a spoon.

4. IV

   Score into bars with a sharp knife and prick the surface with a fork. Sprinkle with the 2 tbsp of sugar.

5. V

   Bake 10 minutes at 350°, then lower the oven to 300°. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes.

6. VI

   Remove from oven and immediately cut along the scored lines.

7. VII

   Cool, then store in an airtight container.