The best shortbread - 6 recipes
Top rated Shortbread recipes
Almond Shortbread
By sandiB2010
Melt in your mouth Almond Shortbread
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
By jeenikeen
Pistachio Shortbread Cookies that are buttery, crunchy, and delicious! So buttery, these are perfect for any occasi
- SHORTBREAD:
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
- TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
By á-9642
Peppermint chocolate cookies in a simple basket tied with a ribbon is a special holiday gift of melt-in-your-mouth ...
- SHORTBREAD COOKIES:
- 3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
- CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FROSTING:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green food color
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 1/2 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening
Southern Belle Mint Julep-Kissed Shortbread Cookies
By MJH
Shortbread cookies get a kick of flavor from added mint and bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons good quality bourbon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Mantecaditos - Puerto Rican Shortbread Cookies
By garciamoss
Mantecadito cookies are perfect served with coffee or milk and can easily be prepared even by the beginner baker
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cool to touch
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, cold
- 1 teaspoon almond emulsion or almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This white chocolate cherry shortbread is very addicting and is the perfect holiday dessert
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small squares
- 12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped (I use Ghirardelli.)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 drops cherry juice
- small dish with granulated sugar for dipping
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- White nonpareils, red sparkling sugar, or red edible glitter (optional)
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