Pre-heat oven to 300F.

Cream together margarine and sugar.

Add sifted flour 1/4 cup at a time.

Use hands to mix into a soft, smooth dough.

With hands press into a 1-2cm thick rectangle and use sharp knife to cut into fingers.

Use fork to make pretty shortbread holes.

Place in oven for 25 minutes.

Let cool on tray for 5 minutes.

EXTRA NOTES:.

This shortbread is not overly sweet - feel free to add another loosely packed TBS or 2 of brown sugar to the mix.

Feel free to sprinkle granulated sugar on top before baking.

Also depending on your oven cookies can be ready after only 15-20 minutes or can be cooked for up to 50 minutes (for extra crunch and with a very golden bottom).

Keep an eye on shortbread for your preference.