Grandma shortbread cookies

This is truly the World's best shortbread cookie recipe. It used to be in the back of the cornstarch box, but since they changed to plastic packaging, it's not on there any more. Found this box in my friend's pantry and just had to take a picture to save it for ever!

Classic buttery shortbread cookies with six simple ingredients, perfect for holidays and any time you want a quick treat.

These melt-in-your-mouth classic shortbread cookies are made with 4 simple ingredients!

Brown sugar is used to sweeten these perfectly crisp 4 ingredient cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

My grandma's recipe for light and buttery Christmas shortbread cookies made with red and green maraschino cherries and slivered almonds.

"My Scottish grandmother was renowned for her baking, and one of the highlights whenever we visited my grandparents was her bringing out the baking tin. Her shortbread cookies were my favorite, and now, whenever I make them, I remember her. This is not a thin, crispy dessert shortbread; it’s a deep bar that is best served with a cup of tea." —Jane Kelly, Wayland, Massachusetts

Jam thumbprint cookies are a Christmas tradition! Buttery shortbread dough filled with raspberry or apricot jam & topped with powdered sugar.

These shortbread cookies have an exciting play between sugar and salt with a full-on buttery flavor and perfectly crumbly texture. They are the platonic ideal of perfect shortbread.

These Buckingham Palace Shortbread Cookies are rich, tender, and buttery. They were among the late Queen Elizabeth’s favorite sweets for her afternoon tea. This recipe is from the Buckingham Palance Pastry Chef, John Higgins.

These vintage old fashioned Christmas Cookie recipes are just like the ones that your grandma used to make! Let these recipes inspire your holiday baking with recipes including gingerbread, shortbread, forgotten cookies and more! I also added a free printable Baked with Love label to help you make these cookies into a sweet gift for coworkers, neighbours, friends and family. Happy Holidays!