Whether you like them decorated and full of sprinkles or just plain and golden on the edges, shortbread cookies are a staple of the Holiday seasons and make an excellent way to bond in the kitchen with family members, kids, etc… Plus, these buttery cookies make a wonderful gift! Scroll down and discover our best shortbread cookie recipes!
1. Easy Peppermint Christmas Shortbread Cookies
These Christmas shortbread cookies with peppermint taste so good - just like they come from a fine bakeshop!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Buttery Vanilla Shortbread Cookies
So soft and tender, these butter vanilla shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies
These Christmas cookies are rich and crumbly, perfect for holiday afternoons with tea or coffee. Enjoy baking the shortbread cookies together with kids and family!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Christmas Star Cut-Out Cookies
These rich and crumbly Christmas shortbread cookies are out of this world amazing!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Fluffy Star Cookies
Deliciously crunchy and so fun to make - These easy star cookies are great for baking at home with kids.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Citrus Shortbread Cookies
These bright, citrusy shortbread cookies with beautiful crisp edges are just irresistible!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Parmesan Shortbread Cookies
These savory almond parmesan shortbread cookies are great with a salad or holiday cocktails, unless you decide to turn them into an adorable last-minute edible present!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
For an afternoon break with a goodcup of hot tea or coffee, nothing can beat these shortbread cookie sandwiched with a layer of dulce de leche.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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