15 Best Shortbread Cookie Recipes for a Sweet Treat
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Shortbread cookies are an all-time favorite, but they’re also a great way to switch things up in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for something classic and comforting or something more adventurous, you’ll find it among these top-rated recipes.
From classic shortbread to flavorful variations like strawberry, chocolate, or lemon, these recipes are sure to make your mouth water. With 15 of the best shortbread cookie recipes, you’re bound to find something to please the whole family.
Each and every recipe is easy enough to make, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth with a batch of delicious shortbread cookies any time. Enjoy!
The Cozy Plum
Easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe
This Easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe is the perfect addition to your cookie repetoire. We've taken a basic shortbread cookie base, and added semi-sweet chocolate, chopped nuts, and tart dried fruit for the best slice and bake cookie dough you can keep on hand all season.
2
35
2 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
182
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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Bake Play Smile
3 Ingredient Shortbread Recipe
The famous 3 ingredient shortbread recipe is the easiest melt-in-your-mouth shortbread you'll ever make... all you need is butter, plain flour and icing sugar!
3
5,351
35,765
55 min
TOTAL TIME
123
CALORIES
$0.14
PER SERVING
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Taste of Home
Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. —Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
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9,342
4,690
40 min
TOTAL TIME
192
CALORIES
$0.13
PER SERVING
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Simply Recipes
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Take afternoon snack time to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself.
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13,926
373
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1107
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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Wild Wild Whisk
Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
These Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies are nothing less of amazing. The simple ingredient list for this shortbread recipe allows the earthy Matcha flavor to really shine through. They can be served plain or dipped in some melted chocolate of your choosing.
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332
31 min
TOTAL TIME
166
CALORIES
$0.39
PER SERVING
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Savory Simple
Parmesan, Rosemary and Thyme Shortbread
Why buy crackers when they're so easy to make at home? These shortbread crackers use fresh herbs and cheese. A perfect party appetizer.
10
5,350
26
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
51
CALORIES
$0.06
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Caramel Pecan Shortbread Squares
Indulge in these tempting Caramel Pecan Shortbread Squares that combine a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, nutty caramel topping. This easy-to-follow recipe promises a delightful treat in every bite!
4
54 min
TOTAL TIME
352
CALORIES
$0.79
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
12 STEPS
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
2
For the crust, in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 2 sticks of unsalted butter and 2/3 cup light brown sugar until fluffy.
3
Add 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the butter mixture, and mix until crumbly.
4
Press the crust evenly into the foil-lined pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5
While the crust bakes, prepare the caramel pecan topping by combining 1 stick of unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/3 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
6
Stir the topping mixture until it comes to a boil, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
7
Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in 2 cups of roughly chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
8
After removing the crust from the oven, immediately pour the caramel pecan topping over it, spreading it evenly on the surface.
9
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until the topping is set.
10
Let the squares cool completely in the pan; they will firm up as they cool, so do not overbake.
11
Use the foil overhang to lift the cooled squares from the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.
12
Peel off the foil, slice into squares, and serve.
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Seasons and Suppers
Lemon Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Pretty, easy and delicious, these cookies have a buttery, flaky shortbread cookie, topped with a tangy lemon glaze and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. Keep well and can be frozen, too!
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48,314
119
1 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
276
CALORIES
$0.50
PER SERVING
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Wild Wild Whisk
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are full of strawberry flavor thanks to the freeze dried strawberry in the cookie dough. Dressed up with a strawberry glaze, they are ready for a summer party in the backyard.
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1,110
2
32 min
TOTAL TIME
134
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Buttery Lemon Shortbread Cookies with a Glaze
Buttery Lemon Shortbread Cookies with a Glaze are light and fresh with vibrant sweet and sour flavors that are surprisingly easy to create! Every bite is packed with a burst of lemon flavor and the shortbread has the perfect dense, buttery texture that will make this your new favorite cookie!
2,463
68
30 min
TOTAL TIME
283
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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The Monday Box
Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Spicy cinnamon and cayenne pepper add warmth to the rich chocolate flavor of these buttery shortbread cookies.
2
148
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
135
CALORIES
$0.34
PER SERVING
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Baked - the blog
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread With White Chocolate
Cranberry pistachio shortbread are so easy to make! Chopped white chocolate completes the festive colour scheme of these holiday cookies.
3
48 min
TOTAL TIME
104
CALORIES
$0.19
PER SERVING
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The Spice Train
Crispy Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies
These easy-to-make crispy vanilla bean shortbread cookies are flavored with vanilla bean seeds inside and out.
2
7
55 min
TOTAL TIME
115
CALORIES
$0.18
PER SERVING
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Cooking Therapy
Chai Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches
A tender and warm shortbread cookie sandwich recipe with nutella at the center.
5
40 min
TOTAL TIME
335
CALORIES
$0.43
PER SERVING
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Patisserie Makes Perfect
Salted Caramel Millionaire's Shortbread
This is a delicious recipe from Now Forager get the recipe here.
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
262
CALORIES
$0.50
PER SERVING
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Crazy For Crust
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are easy to make, and you can enjoy the cookies plain or dressing them up with chocolate and decorations.
3
20
1 hr 45 min
TOTAL TIME
135
CALORIES
$0.33
PER SERVING
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