Whipped shortbread cookies. (Produced by Chantal Braganza and Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Eshun Mott, Prop Styling by Nicole Billark.)
Meet one of our most popular cookie recipes, ever! Each bite of these delicate, buttery cookies melts in your mouth. Get this whipped shortbread cookies recipe.
This decadent square—with a shortbread base, caramel filling and melted chocolate top—is thought to have originated in Scotland. We use store-bought toffee bits to streamline the caramel-making. Get our millionaire shortbread bars recipe.
"Cherries and pistachios make a wonderful Christmas combo in this delightful shortbread cookie. Roasting your pistachios ahead of time and using the best-quality maraschino cherries you can find (we like Tillen Farms Merry Maraschino Cherries) really makes these cookies sing!"—Lorraine Pike, co-owner, Kentville, N.S. Get Sable Shortbread's cherry pistachio shortbread recipe.
This classic buttery cookie recipe was published in the magazine’s first-ever Christmas issue in 1928. We’ve dialled down the flour and added more citrus peel for a lightly sweet and crisp treat. Butter and candied orange are the two key flavours in this recipe; try to find the best quality of both. Get our Scottish shortbread for Christmas recipe.
Simple, classic shortbread cookies that are sure to please, whether iced artistically or left plain. Get our classic shortbread cookies recipe.
A generous amount of matcha powder adds gorgeous colour to these butter cookies, which are finished with a quick dip into some melted white chocolate. Get our matcha butter cookies recipe.
A savoury take on one of the holiday's most popular cookie recipes. From thyme to rosemary, parsley or oregano, the options are are delicious. Get our savoury herb shortbread cookie recipe.
These shortbreads are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Between our chocolate, lemon, and Skor bar variations, that festive cookie tin you keep stocked for drop-by guests won’t stay full for long. Get this ultimate shortbread cookie recipe.
Inspired by our cranberry Aperol spritz, these whipped shortbread cookies are filled with cranberries and orange zest, making them a fun and festive addition to your cookie jar! Get this whipped shortbread spritz cookie recipe.
Topped with roasted white chocolate and browned butter, these squares have a delicious smoked and nutty flavour. Get this brown butter shortbread squares with roasted white chocolate recipe.
Add lemon zest and a whiskey glaze to our classic shortbread cookie recipe and voila! Hot toddy cookies for one and all. Get this hot toddy shortbread recipe.
An amazing mash-up of our favourite Christmas cookie with our favourite everyday cookie. Get this oatmeal shortbread bar recipe.
Maple-glazed holiday perfection. Get this crisp maple shortbread cookies recipe.
Swirl a little raspberry jam into your cookies for a sweet-tart surprise. Get this raspberry jam shortbread balls recipe.
A drizzle of maple icing adds the perfect touch to these pecan-laced bars. Get this maple-pecan shortbread bar recipe.
They’re classics for a reason. (These sweets also pack beautifully.) Get this classic shortbread bar recipe.
There’s always room for a little extra chocolate. Get this milk chocolate shortbread icebox cookies recipe.
For the hazelnut-lovers, these cinnamon-laced cookies are irrestible. Get this cinnamon-hazelnut shortbread bar recipe.
Toasted hazelnuts add a delightful nutty flavour to these buttery, jam-filled sandwich cookies. Get our Linzer cookies recipe.
Hint: there’s a decadent surprise inside. Get this caramel shortbread bites recipe.
Dusted with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cocoa cookies are a favourite in our kitchen. Get this chocolate sea salt shortbread recipe.
Each bite gives you the buttery goodness of shortbread, with the sweet-tart finish of the most festive berry. Get this cranberry shortbread chews recipe.
We just can’t get enough. These cookies are just perfect for dipping in a hot cocoa or after-dinner coffee. Get this white-chocolate espresso shortbread icebox cookie recipe.
Shortbread makes an incredible base for this gooey and festive bar. Get this sticky-toffee shortbread bars recipe.
Brown sugar adds a deep, rich flavour to this classic shortbread cookie recipe. Get our brown sugar shortbread cookies recipe.
Incredibly tender shortbread pairs with dulce de leche and coconut for a repeat-worthy take on the popular South American treat. Get our alfajores recipe.
These crispy, buttery cookies get a double dose of lemon from the zest- and juice-infused glaze. Get our lemon-glazed butter cookies recipe.
We love the combination of cardamon and lime. The balance of spice and citrus zing creates one incredibly irresistible cookie. Get our cardamom-lime shortbread ball recipe.
Everyone's favourite holiday drink meets everyone's favourite holiday cookie. Get our eggnog shortbread cookies recipe.
Add crunch and sweetness with decadent macadamia and coconut. Get our coconut macadamia shortbread icebox cookies recipe.
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