Quick Shortbread Fingers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces butter
• 2 ounces caster sugar (if diabetic replace with splenda or another brand - 5 tbs)
• 6 ounces plain flour
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar, for decoration

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• 2 knead together well with fingertips (you can also mix this well in a blender)until you form a smooth, firm ball.
• 3 turn out onto a lightly floured board and divide into two portions.
• 4 roll out and trim into two oblongs, about 8 x 2.5 inches.
• 5 place on baking tray covered with grease-proof paper and prick with a fork.
• 6 bake in a moderate oven for 30-35 minutes (about 180).
• 7 once baked, cut into fingers whilst still warm and allow to cool on baking tin.
• 8 sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and seal in an airtight tin.