Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment - set aside

In mixer bowl, combine butter, confectioners sugar & vanilla & beat until light & creamy

Add flour, cornmeal & salt & mix on low until dough forms moist clumps

Spread into prepared pan- flatten into a smooth, even layer

Score the dough with a knife all the way through the bars before baking

Sprinkle with sparkling sugar

Bake 35-40 minutes or until dry & golden

Immediately cut again along your score marks when removing from oven

Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing & serving