shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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Our not-too-sweet shortbread spiral cookie is made from two doughs, one flavored with chocolate and one flavored with the nutty, buttery benne seeds.
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Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024
The iconic hamper comes filled with raspberry preserves, Sir Nigel's marmalade, two types of teas, Piccadilly Stem ginger biscuits, shortbread fingers, Salisbury honey, and Champagne truffles.
—Lia Picard, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2023
On Wednesday evening, the celebrations began at the gate with blue and white Scottish bunting, beef stew, and shortbread cookies welcoming travelers.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
The Girl Scouts Lemonade Snappers, shortbread crisps with lemon truffle centers, was an Innovation Awards finalist this year.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
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Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024
The iconic hamper comes filled with raspberry preserves, Sir Nigel's marmalade, two types of teas, Piccadilly Stem ginger biscuits, shortbread fingers, Salisbury honey, and Champagne truffles.
—Lia Picard, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2023
On Wednesday evening, the celebrations began at the gate with blue and white Scottish bunting, beef stew, and shortbread cookies welcoming travelers.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
The Girl Scouts Lemonade Snappers, shortbread crisps with lemon truffle centers, was an Innovation Awards finalist this year.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
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shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred
: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening
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