Dutch Shortbread

1 cup butter (not margarine), softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour

Directions:
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Add egg and beat well. Add flour a bit at a time, stirring well after each addition. (Dough will be stiff and sticky.)

Divide the dough equally. With clean, floured fingers or a large, floured spoon, press each half evenly into a well-greased 8" square baking pan. Bale at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Cut into squares and remove them from the pans to cool completely on wire racks.