Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Chocolate chip is great, but nothing quite matches the crumbly goodness of a classic shortbread cookie. We’ve got all the tips, tricks and how-tos right here.

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

2 reviews

These lemon shortbread cookies are the perfect blend of buttery richness and zesty citrus. They're a delightful treat for any occasion, featuring a tender, crumbly texture, topped with a sweet lemon drizzle.

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

8 reviews

Rosemary shortbread cookies are buttery and sweet, with the pleasant, woodsy aroma of one of our favorite culinary herbs. Confectioners'...


Double-Dipped Shortbread Cookies

1 review

My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share,...


Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies

1 review

There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I made. These...


Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

22 reviews

This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...

Kourabiedes

4 reviews

When a cookie recipe calls for a pound of butter and confectioners’ sugar, you know it’s going to be a...


Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread

2 reviews

We love hazelnut flavor and cookies that aren’t too sweet, so this recipe is perfect for us! If you like...


Pecan Shortbread Tea Cakes

2 reviews

My Grandma Ellis made her shortbread cookies only at Christmas because the ingredients were so indulgent. The results are too!...


Crisp Lemon Shortbread

Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...


Ghost Shortbread Cookies

Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...


Carrot Cake Shortbread

1 review

I really love carrot cake and wanted to make a cookie that had the same flavors. These comforting cookies are...


Maple Shortbread Cookies

13 reviews

Our maple shortbread cookies are made with high-quality maple syrup, which turns buttery shortbread into an autumnal treat.


Chai Chocolate Chip Shortbread

I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...

Coconut Shortbread Cookies

13 reviews

This coconut shortbread cookies recipe requires just five simple ingredients and results in tender, buttery shortbread packed with coconut flavor.


Chocolate Shortbread Trees

You can use this rollout chocolate cookie dough to create all kinds of shapes and sizes, but I like to...


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Cranberry Shortbread Stars

7 reviews

My family loves shortbread and I love cranberries, so I decided to put the two together to make cranberry shortbread...


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Shortbread Cookie

19 reviews

This shortbread cookie recipe is an easy one to memorize and yields simple, buttery treats to enjoy with coffee, alongside...


Lemon Shortbread Trees

1 review

Here's a fun holiday recipe children can help with. And no cookie cutters are needed! I just shape the dough...


Shortbread Ornament Cookies

5 reviews

These buttery shortbread cookie ornaments are almost too pretty to eat! You can use cookie cutters in shapes of your...


Caramel Pecan Shortbread

13 reviews

My grandchildren look for Grandma's "candy bar cookies" every Christmas. I recommend doubling the recipe for these sweet treats because...


Coffee Shortbread

23 reviews

When you need a treat for brunch, bake some of these coffee-flavored shortbreads. The chocolate drizzle is surprisingly easy to...


Shortbread

11 reviews

I live in Missouri, but many of our family recipes come from New Zealand, where I lived as a youngster....

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Whipped Shortbread Cookies

23 reviews

These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...


Festive Shortbread Logs

1 review

I first made these rich and tender cookies as a teenager and now make them for my husband and our...