16 sensational Christmas shortbread variations

Ideal for edible gifts or to serve at your Christmas party.

Nov 28, 2021 1:00pm
Our collection of buttery shortbread recipes can make the ideal edible gifts, or you could just gobble them all up on the day. We've got everything from traditional shortbread, chocolate shortbread, Greek shortbread, shortbread stars and gluten-free versios too.
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These sweet walnut shortbread cookies make the ultimate edible Christmas gifts for friends and family. Our recipe is easy to follow and super tasty.

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Shortbread fingers

Irresistibly crumbly and buttery, shortbread has been a year-round favourite biscuit for centuries.

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Gluten-free Scottish shortbread

Butttery, sweet and crumbly, shortbread is the ideal gluten-free biscuit!

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Chocolate pistachio shortbread

Give your traditional shortbread a twist with this chocolate pistachio shortbread recipe from the Women's Weekly! Delicious as an afternoon tea treat, or wrapped in cellophane for homemade Christmas food gift.

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Vanilla cinnamon shortbread

Perfect as a festive season gift or special treat, these buttery shortbread rise to new heights with the pairing of vanilla and cinnamon.

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Hazelnut shortbread trees

Sandwiched with brandy butter cream, these stacked hazelnut and orange spice cookies make a stunning Christmas treat.

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Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.

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Nutty shortbread balls

Pop a few of these tasty treats in your mouth for a light afternoon snack. The soft shortbread balls are filled with crunchy almond chunks, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Latte shortbread stars

Give the gift of something sweet.

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