Definition of shortbread
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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This Kölsch-style ale from Inglewood’s Three Weav3rs has a golden hue, shortbread-like malts, a dash of lemon, hints of pear and a peppery edge.
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One of the more popular recipes is lemon lavender shortbread, Moudry said, which gives kids the chance to crush the lavender and zest the lemon.
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Layer one-third of the ice cream in a container (at least 1-quart, with a lid), then half the strawberries and half the shortbread.
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Cashmere Ousside was made with the relatively new Cashmere hop, a blend between Cascade and Northern Brewer hops that gives the beer a tropical and floral flavor profile that slightly clashed with the shortbread.
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Roman’s decision to beat salted butter into her shortbread wasn’t so calculated.
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DESSERT Gold Tsunami's chef Salita Natasine Ginger honey berry sorbet, black tea shortbread cookies dipped in white chocolate ganache with strawberry dust.
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The bags came with wedding souvenirs and welcome letters from Meghan and Prince Harry, as well as a bottle of Windsor Castle–branded water, a chocolate coin, some shortbread, and a 20 percent off coupon for the castle gift shop.
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Members of the public attending the wedding receive a gift bag containing a commemorative chocolate coin, a fridge magnet, some shortbread, a bottle of water and a voucher for money off at the gift shop.
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First Known Use of shortbread
1801
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Definition of shortbread for English Language Learners
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: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a lot of butter or other shortening
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