Rich and Crumbly Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love
Shortbread might look simple, but when it’s done right, it’s anything but ordinary. That buttery, crumbly texture is the kind that melts away bite by bite and keeps people reaching back for more. These recipes prove shortbread deserves way more attention than it gets.
From classic slices to dressed-up versions with chocolate, citrus, and nuts, these shortbread ideas are easy to make and hard to resist. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping all to yourself, each recipe shows how a few ingredients can turn into something truly special.
Pecan Sandies
These Pecan Sandies are an easy, amazingly buttery shortbread cookie loaded with pecans. They are a slice-and-bake cookie, so they are super easy. Make a batch today and try them out. Get the Recipe: Pecan Sandies.
Ischler – Austrian Shortbread, Chocolate & Apricot
These Ischler Törtchen are a decadent treat featuring rich chocolate-covered almond shortbread cookies filled with a sweet and tangy apricot jam. A cherished family favorite, these vintage Christmas cookies bring a touch of old-world charm to your holiday table, making them a beloved tradition that’s both delicious and nostalgic.
Get the Recipe: Ischler – Austrian Shortbread, Chocolate & Apricot.
Zimtschnecken Kekse – German Cinnamon Roll Cookies
You will love every bite of these chewy, buttery, and delicious German cinnamon roll cookies (Zimtschnecken Kekse). These cookies only need a handful of ingredients, and require no special skills to make.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Nothing makes a cup of coffee or tea more special than homemade gluten-free biscotti! Smothered in chocolate with a delightful almond crunch, this is a recipe you’ll want to revisit again and again.
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Maple Pecan Cookies (Slice and Bake)
These buttery, crisp Maple Pecan Cookies are made with real butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar. They’re a slice-and-bake shortbread cookie recipe glazed with a thin maple icing, perfect for your Christmas tray or anytime!
Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan Cookies (Slice and Bake).
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Cinnamon Roll Cookies are perfectly spiced, soft, and chewy. These beautiful cookies feature layers of cinnamon, sugar butter, and a melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie base.
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Easy Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies (Pecan Sandies)
Easy maple pecan shortbread cookies that you slice and bake! I roll the log in coarse sugar and pecans for added texture. Trust me, these pecan shortbreads are so easy to make that you’ll make them all the time!
Get the Recipe: Easy Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies (Pecan Sandies).
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, bright, juicy, and so easy to make, these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are a great recipe any time of year!
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Mascarpone Cookies Recipe
Mascarpone cookies are soft, tender and so simple to make. They’re great on their own, dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with your favorite nuts, dusted with powdered sugar, or jazzed up any way you like.
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Super Simple Almond and Rye Cookies Without Eggs
If you are craving a healthy snack, make these Super Simple Almond and Rye Cookies with only four ingredients. They taste delicious and have a lovely crumbly texture, similar to a shortbread. These eggless cookies are not just a treat; they’re the perfect snack, healthy and scrumptious until the last bite!
Get the Recipe: Super Simple Almond and Rye Cookies Without Eggs.
Cranberry Orange and Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These slice-and-bake cookies are flavored with orange zest, vanilla, cranberries, and pecans. They’re very quick and easy, and you can even freeze the dough. They make the ideal holiday cookie!
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Lemon Rosemary Shortbread
Herbed Lemon Shortbread are rich and tender shortbread cookies delicately flavored with lemon zest and fresh herbs. Enjoy them with afternoon tea or as a unique addition to Christmas or holiday cookie platters.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Rosemary Shortbread.
Hildabrötchen | Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie with Jam
Hildabrotchen or Spitzbuben are traditional German Christmas cookies known for their delightful filling of sweet currant jam. The dough is incredibly easy to work with, making the baking process enjoyable and resulting in beautifully crafted cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Hildabrötchen | Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie with Jam.
