New Year's Eve is just one day away, and if you're having people over or attending a gathering, having a sweet treat at the ready is key. It's a very busy time of the year, but thankfully there are ...

The world has Scotland to thank for shortbread—the buttery, rich, and versatile cookie. The first known recipe for the sweet treat was published in 1736, in a Scottish cookbook by a woman known as Mrs ...

The holiday season is a perfect time to make shortbread. This archival recipe from a past Vancouver Sun cookbook makes a large, party-ready batch of shortbread cookies. A straightforward home baking ...

Bon Appétit's editors share must-try recipes inspired by their hometowns. With Christmas less than one week away, it's crunch-time for holiday baking. Jamila Robinson, editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit, ...

Whipped cream is one of life’s great pleasures. It just makes all of the sweet things better—cake, ice cream, hot chocolate, berries. And yes, some of us even eat spoonfuls of the stuff straight from ...

Who doesn't need a treat for a little extra fuel during the hectic season? A rich, buttery dessert will always satisfy, and butter is an essential ingredient in these cookies, cakes, and more. Find a ...

These delicate espresso shortbread cookies — a simple recipe with not too many ingredients — strike the perfect balance of coffee and brown butter. The brown butter has just enough caramel-y oomph to ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 5: Sugar Cookies With Buttercream 'Embroidery' for COOKIES PROJECT in Food photographed on November 5, 2025. (Photo by Lauren Bulbin/The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa ...

Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and edited stories about food, wine, culture, place, and technology for more than 15 years. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, GQ ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt I will show you how to make shortbread cookies from scratch. This delightfully yummy homemade shortbread cookies recipe is incredibly easy to make using ...