How to Make Quick Short Bread

An old favorite.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup butter (not margarine)
• 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2-1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp rum flavoring (optional)
• Oven
• Cookie Sheet
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Wax Paper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Cream all ingredients with finger and pat out on the cookie sheet.

3. Bake at 325 degrees or lower.

4. Watch closely, for butter scorches easily.

5. Once the mixture turns golden brown, dump out on the wax paper and let cool.

6. Cut into squares.