shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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In partnership with Netflix, Meghan debuted a collection of shelf-stable food products including herbal teas, shortbread cookie mix and flower sprinkles, later unveiling a rosé wine.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
Also, this shortbread has baking powder in it, which is quite unusual for shortbread.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
On top guests can choose from biscuits or shortbread flavored with lemon and lavender, mini cuppa-cakes and fresh lemon possets or lemon fools with organic blueberries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In a small bowl stir together shortbread crumbs, coconut, butter, brown sugar, and a pinch salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
Also, this shortbread has baking powder in it, which is quite unusual for shortbread.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
On top guests can choose from biscuits or shortbread flavored with lemon and lavender, mini cuppa-cakes and fresh lemon possets or lemon fools with organic blueberries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In a small bowl stir together shortbread crumbs, coconut, butter, brown sugar, and a pinch salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
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shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred
: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening
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