Crystallized Ginger Shortbread

Just got this recipe from my friend. She said they are simple to make and EVERYONE just loves them.

1 Cup butter, room temperature
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 3/4 Cups Flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp VE Crystallized Ginger
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1 Tbsp VE Decorating Sugar

1. Cream together the butter and brown sugar, until light.
2. Add next 3 ingredients and mix well.
3. Press dough into a 8 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with VE Decorating Sugar. Score dough into bars, then prick each bar with a fork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 325F for 45 minutes, until lightly golden.
5. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 15 minutes then cut along score lines. Leave in pan until completely cooled.