These are perfect for the holidays because they are so versatile and make for a fun project with kids. Makes 2 dozen (serving size: 1 cookie) 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups ...

Buttery and crisp, these shortbread hearts deliver the floral aroma of orange zest, echoed by orange blossom water. You can find orange blossom water online or in Middle Eastern groceries, or you can ...

Butter is an essential ingredient in baking, and in cookies like shortbread, sugar cookies, and of course, butter cookies, this versatile cooking fat takes a leading role. Sugar cookies are often ...

These buttery shortbread cookies, with a nutty poppy seed dough and a bright lemony icing, couldn't be simpler to make. Set aside an easy weekend morning to whip up a batch for your cookie jar.

Your Easter baskets or dessert table will look super festive with these darling chicks and eggs from “Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection” (Clarkson Potter; $26). The iced lemon shortbread cookies are ...

Joyce Gephart received an honorable mention for this recipe in 1997. Her friend described these cookies as "sinfully delicate and crispy."Chilling time: 30 minutes Yield: 48 cookies 1. Heat oven to ...