Butter and sugar

When I was small, if I had a sore throat my mother would give me butter and sugar beaten together. The butter was soothing, the sugar was abrasive and it seemed to do the trick. Modern Mums would be horrified, and reach for the Calpol. Now, when I am baking, I can't resist a taster of butter and sugar.
I was making mincemeat shortbread. I had 1\3 jar of mincemeat and wanted to finish it. Friends coming for coffee tomorrow and I am sure they will enjoy it.