Shortbread Cookies

Rich and buttery shortbread makes a tasty gift for teachers, grandparents and others on your Christmas list.

Buttery shortbread, a layer of toffee and chocolate topping make these cookie bars a favorite sweet among families in Ireland.

From the kitchen of Kelly Luxton, Waterford, Michigan

From the kitchen of Donna Orlando, Jarrettsville, Maryland

This holiday season, host an authentic tea party for your kids, starring a batch of shortbread.

This delicious shortbread is a great treat to keep around the house.

In Greece, the big midwinter feast isn't Christmas but New Year's Day.

Buttery shortbread, a layer of toffee, and chocolate topping make these cookie bars a favorite sweet among families in Ireland. Invite your kids to help make a batch for a special St. Patrick's Day snack.

It's a win-win combo -- buttery shortbread and sweet, tangy raspberry jam. As their name suggests, these tasty triangles won't hold up to rough handling, but they make for a pretty presentation at a potluck.