1 c. butter
1/2 c. icing (confectioners') sugar (or granulated)
2 c. all-purpose flour

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Work with pastry cutter and cut in butter until mixture is mealy. With your hands, mix until you get a lump like pie pastry. Press flat in ungreased 9x9 inch pan about 1/2 inch thick. Prick all over with fork through to the bottom.

Bake in 300°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes until set and a very pale gold.

Cut while warm into 35 squares.