21 Buttery Shortbread Cookies Perfect for Fall Baking
We’ve put together a collection of buttery shortbread cookies that are perfect for your fall baking lineup. These recipes are simple, using just a few ingredients to create rich, melt-in-your-mouth treats that everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re baking for a cozy afternoon at home or preparing for a family get together, these cookies will be pure crowd pleasers.
Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Our no-fail lemon shortbread cookies are crisp on the outside and chewy in the center. The lemon flavor is delicious without being too tangy. But I’ll give a fair warning: they are addictive.
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Spekulatius
Speklatius are buttery German shortbread cookies made with gently warming spices. Perfect for snacking during the holidays.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
These easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are soft, buttery, and tender treats for sharing this holiday season. A Fall favorite!
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Apricot Shortbread Cookie with Pecans
This Apricot Shortbread Cookie recipe is a great way to add color and flavor to a family favorite. Apricots and pecans are a perfect pair.
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Shortbread Cookies
This copycat Shortbread Cookies recipe comes together in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients and makes a buttery flavor and crisp, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
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Easy Toffee Shortbread Cookies
This easy toffee shortbread cookie recipe is the best toffee bit shortbread cookie you’ll ever have. Soft, thick, and melt in your mouth good!
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Whipped Shortbread Cookies are delightful holiday cookies will melt in your mouth. They are light, buttery and SO easy to make.
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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Earl Grey Shortbread is an aromatic and buttery tea cookie, made in 4 simple steps and perfect for delicate homemade gifts.
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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the heavenly marriage of delicate British-style biscuits and strawberries with my delectable Strawberry Shortbread Cookies.
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Sweet & Herby Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
These tender, buttery rosemary shortbread cookies are incredibly easy to make. Mix, cut, bake and voila – starting munching on your herbed shortbread.
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Orange Shortbread Cookies
Orange Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic shortbread recipe. These cookies are decadent & crunchy bursting with rich orange flavor.
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Black Sesame Shortbread Cookies
The distinct flavor of roasted black sesame seeds and rich-buttery shortbread make these cookies absolutely sensational!
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Orange Pistachio Shortbread
Orange pistachio shortbread is a delicious biscuit perfect for dipping in chocolate or as orange and green shamrock shapes.
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Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies are sweet, tart, & taste like summer! Buttery strawberry cookies are topped with a lemonade glaze.
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Shortbread Linzer Cookies
These Shortbread Linzer Cookies are a nut free twist on classic linzer cookies! They’re buttery, easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
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Traditional Scottish Shortbread
The most crumbly, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth traditional Scottish shortbread recipe – brought to you by a real Scot!
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Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These lemon lavender cookies are as easy as 1-2-3. Take the classic baking ratio to make any shortbread cookie you can dream up!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shortbread
These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shortbread are buttery shortbread cookies studded with freeze dried strawberries and dipped in a milk chocolate.
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Rose Shortbread Cookies
Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth rose shortbread cookie, only to be pleasantly surprised by a delicate and unique flavor that lingers on your taste buds. The answer lies within the petals and aroma of roses. You heard it right: the surprising secret ingredient for irresistible rose shortbread cookies.
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Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Cookies
These Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crisp, loaded with dark chocolate and will give you a little extra pep in your step!
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Coconut Shortbread Cookies
These Coconut Shortbread Cookies are a tropical inspired twist on the timeless classic of shortbread cookies. They have a buttery, crumbly, melt in your mouth texture and are perfect for any occasion.
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