# Nana's Shortbread
Author: Chris Pariso Ingredients 1 pound butter 1 cup sugar 5 cups sifted flour Instructions Soften butter at room temperature. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

Author: Chris Pariso

### Ingredients

- 1 pound butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups sifted flour

### Instructions

- Soften butter at room temperature.
- Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and blend with pastry cutter until mixed.
- Press into 2 greased 8 inch square pans.
- Prick top with tines of fork.
- Bake until golden and firm to touch.
- Cut in squares while warm.
- Allow to cool before removing from pan.