Shortbread Base 3/4 cup
unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2
teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces. In a food
processor process all ingredients until mixture begins to form small lumps. Sprinkle mixture
into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and with a metal spatula press evenly onto bottom. Bake
shortbread in middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes. While shortbread is baking,
prepare topping. NOTES : This recipe originally accompainied the following recipes: Lemon
Bars, Fudgey Brownie Bars, Pecan-Pie Bars, Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, and Chocolate Macaroon
Bars.