shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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Using edges of parchment paper, lift out shortbread.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024
Angel food cake: Swap with toasted pound cake, or crumbled shortbread cookies for a crisp texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Meanwhile, put the shortbread into a large plastic bag, tie a knot to secure and bash with a rolling pan, to crush.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
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.
—Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024
Angel food cake: Swap with toasted pound cake, or crumbled shortbread cookies for a crisp texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Meanwhile, put the shortbread into a large plastic bag, tie a knot to secure and bash with a rolling pan, to crush.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
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.
—Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 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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