Best shortbread

These soft, buttery shortbread cookies only need 4 pantry ingredients and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

I live in Missouri, but many of our family recipes come from New Zealand, where I lived as a youngster. I proudly claim a Down Under heritage! These special-occasion cookies bring back warm and sweet memories of my childhood, and I'm going to make sure they're passed on to the next generation in my family—no matter where they live. —A. Swenson, Camdenton, Missouri

This is not only the best shortbread recipe, it's super easy and always turns out perfectly. A classic shortbread that can be either plain or flavored, it comes together quickly in either a food processor or stand mixer, and then has a low and slow bake to get the perfect texture. A delicious sweet snack any time of day!

The holidays wouldn't be complete without this easy melt-in-your-mouth shortbread recipe. Make these classic soft cookies for Christmas-Santa would approve.

This super easy 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies Recipe is so simple and buttery with the perfect hint of sweetness.

These shortbread cookies have an exciting play between sugar and salt with a full-on buttery flavor and perfectly crumbly texture. They are the platonic ideal of perfect shortbread.

Looking for a buttery, crumbly, perfectly crisp shortbread? We tested 9 popular internet recipes in search of the best!

Learn how easy it is to make your own homemade Walker's Scottish Shortbread cookies with just a few basic pantry ingredients.

Shortbread Cookies are simple in appearance, but their rich, buttery flavor makes it impossible to eat just one! Here's how to make them.