33 Delicious Shortbread And Butter Cookie Recipes
Whipped shortbread cookies. (Produced by Chantal Braganza and Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Eshun Mott, Prop Styling by Nicole Billark.)
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
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.
Millionaire Shortbread Bars
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.
Sable Shortbread Cherry Pistachio Shortbread
"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.
Scottish Shortbread for Christmas
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.
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Simple, classic shortbread cookies that are sure to please, whether iced artistically or left plain. Get our classic shortbread cookies recipe.
Matcha Butter Cookies
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.
Savoury Herb Shortbread Cookies
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.
Ultimate Chocolate, Lemon Or Skor Shortbread Cookie
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.
Whipped Cranberry And Orange Shortbread Cookies
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.
Brown Butter Shortbread Squares With Roasted White Chocolate
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.
Hot Toddy Shortbread
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.
Oatmeal Shortbread Bar
An amazing mash-up of our favourite Christmas cookie with our favourite everyday cookie. Get this oatmeal shortbread bar recipe.
Pistachio Thumbprints
These buttery shortbread-like bites from 2005 are the ideal make-ahead cookie, and they travel beautifully. Prepare and bake the dough, then fill with colourful jam or lemon curd just before serving. Get our pistachio thumbprint cookie recipe.
Crisp Maple Shortbread Cookies
Maple-glazed holiday perfection. Get this crisp maple shortbread cookies recipe.
Raspberry Jam Shortbread Balls
Swirl a little raspberry jam into your cookies for a sweet-tart surprise. Get this raspberry jam shortbread balls recipe.
Maple Pecan Shortbread Bar
A drizzle of maple icing adds the perfect touch to these pecan-laced bars. Get this maple-pecan shortbread bar recipe.
Classic Shortbread Bars
They’re classics for a reason. (These sweets also pack beautifully.) Get this classic shortbread bar recipe.
Milk Chocolate Shortbread Icebox Cookie
There’s always room for a little extra chocolate. Get this milk chocolate shortbread icebox cookies recipe.
Cinnamon-Hazelnut Shortbread Bar
For the hazelnut-lovers, these cinnamon-laced cookies are irrestible. Get this cinnamon-hazelnut shortbread bar recipe.
Linzer Cookies
Toasted hazelnuts add a delightful nutty flavour to these buttery, jam-filled sandwich cookies. Get our Linzer cookies recipe.
Caramel Shortbread Bites
Hint: there’s a decadent surprise inside. Get this caramel shortbread bites recipe.
Chocolate Sea Salt Shortbread
Dusted with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cocoa cookies are a favourite in our kitchen. Get this chocolate sea salt shortbread recipe.
Cranberry Shortbread Chews
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.
White-Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Icebox Cookie
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.
Cinnamon-Sugar Shortbread Balls
Dress up a classic with a simple blend of sugar and spice. Get our cinnamon-sugar shortbread balls recipe.
Sticky-Toffee Shortbread Bars
Shortbread makes an incredible base for this gooey and festive bar. Get this sticky-toffee shortbread bars recipe.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Brown sugar adds a deep, rich flavour to this classic shortbread cookie recipe. Get our brown sugar shortbread cookies recipe.
Alfajores
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.
Lemon-Glazed Butter Cookies
These crispy, buttery cookies get a double dose of lemon from the zest- and juice-infused glaze. Get our lemon-glazed butter cookies recipe.
Cardamom-Lime Shortbread Balls
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.
Eggnog Shortbread Cookies
Everyone's favourite holiday drink meets everyone's favourite holiday cookie. Get our eggnog shortbread cookies recipe.
Coconut Macadamia Shortbread Icebox Cookies
Add crunch and sweetness with decadent macadamia and coconut. Get our coconut macadamia shortbread icebox cookies recipe.
Cardamom Orange Sablés Bretons
These traditional French butter cookies from Edmonton's Duchess Bake Shop are a snap to make. The cardamom-and-orange combination is perfect for the holidays, but if you aren’t a fan, you could omit those flavourings and add a bit more vanilla. Get this cardamom-orange sablés bretons recipe.
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