shortbread
noun
short·bread
ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening
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The As ever collection has since been unveiled, with herbal teas, shortbread cookies, raspberry jam and much more set to be available for sale in the U.S. this spring.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
What started with an iced beverage (sort of butterscotch, sort of shortbread, definitely non-alcoholic) with the Wizarding World’s opening in 2010, now comes in frozen, hot and non-dairy varieties, plus there’s butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream for sale.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Markle wears a Ralph Lauren shirt-dress and a leather belt while making shortbread cookies.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
What started with an iced beverage (sort of butterscotch, sort of shortbread, definitely non-alcoholic) with the Wizarding World’s opening in 2010, now comes in frozen, hot and non-dairy varieties, plus there’s butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream for sale.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Markle wears a Ralph Lauren shirt-dress and a leather belt while making shortbread cookies.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Mar. 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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