Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pound butter, softened (NOT margarine)

Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients (withholding the 1 tablespoon sugar) on clean counter (no bowl!)
2. Cut butter in pieces over flour, and work in slowly until pliable.
3. Press into 9 x 13 pan and prick with fork all over. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over the top. (Note: to make it festive, I use colored sugar depending on the season – red & green for Christmas, etc).
4. Bake at 275 F  for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
5. Let cool 15 minutes, then cut while still warm.
6. Store covered at room temperature. Can be frozen.