shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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Bake shortbread until golden brown on top, 33–40 minutes.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
And, of course, Thin Mints top Trefoils, the classic buttery shortbread cookies.
—Jeremy Redmon, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Adding buds of lavender to buttery shortbread cookies give them a springtime flavor boost.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Amenities and extras include lovely touches like milk in the fridge, mixed cocktails, and a seemingly endless supply of shortbread.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
And, of course, Thin Mints top Trefoils, the classic buttery shortbread cookies.
—Jeremy Redmon, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Adding buds of lavender to buttery shortbread cookies give them a springtime flavor boost.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Amenities and extras include lovely touches like milk in the fridge, mixed cocktails, and a seemingly endless supply of shortbread.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred
: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening
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