TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD RECIPE for

Shortbread dough is quite versatile. If you want to cut shapes with your cookie cutters to make gorgeous Christmas cookies and more.

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Holiday Pantry STAPLES

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"I believe the secret to delectable, buttery, soft, melt in your mouth Christmas shortbread cookies is in the quality ingredients."

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Easy Steps

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PRESS, KNEAD & PRICK

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If you want to cut shapes with your cookie cutters, chill the dough in 2-3 discs wrapped in plastic wrap for 2 hours or use a holiday mold!

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This delicious confection was once considered a festive food consumed only on Christmas or on Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year’s Eve.

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Shortbread has evolved into a treat enjoyed year-round—and there are as many variations of it as days in the calendar.

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Christmas Gifts?

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More Christmas Cookies

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TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD RECIPE for

crumbly, tender, buttery delicious

CHRISTMAS

Shortbread dough is quite versatile. If you want to cut shapes with your cookie cutters to make gorgeous Christmas cookies and more.

Holiday Pantry STAPLES

"I believe the secret to delectable, buttery, soft, melt in your mouth Christmas shortbread cookies is in the quality ingredients."

Easy Steps

During the Christmas Season- simple, easy and fast is what you need to keep up with the pace of the holidays, right?

PRESS, KNEAD & PRICK

Mix the ingredients as directed in the recipe card, knead the dough, and press and prick with a fork.

If you want to cut shapes with your cookie cutters, chill the dough in 2-3 discs wrapped in plastic wrap for 2 hours or use a holiday mold!

This delicious confection was once considered a festive food consumed only on Christmas or on Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year’s Eve.

Shortbread has evolved into a treat enjoyed year-round—and there are as many variations of it as days in the calendar.

Christmas Gifts?

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