National Shortbread Day? Who knew that was a thing? I only know because I saw it on World Market’s Social Media this morning. We were hoping for a snow day or at least a delay, but no luck. Not enough snow.
Shortbread cookies are the easiest thing to make with just a few ingredients. Butter (obviously), sugar, flour, vanilla and a tiny bit of salt. I call these Lorna’s Shortbread cookies because my friend Lorna would always make the dough and shape it into long rectangles and carefully wrap in plastic wrap and then leave them in our freezer. Whenever someone came over I could take one out and slice and bake. They are perfect with a cup of tea. I think I’ll make these for my friends at Valentine’s Day, but instead of baking them I’ll give them just like Lorna left them in our freezer. That way they can make them whenever they feel like having a treat. They save for months if placed in a freezer bag. Here’s an old post that you can find here. You can also find the recipe here.
Since shortbread cookies only have a few ingredients, I use the best and freshest like King Arthur Flour, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and French Butter.
A walk in the woods after baking and consuming a few shortbread cookies is just what we needed! It’s Friday—have a great weekend! xo annie
classic•casual•home says
Wow…I am sending this link to my mom. She loves them. Looks like a pretty walk!
We are going to have a big rain storm here starting tonight! Have a great weekend.
Kristin says
I love the idea of giving them as the uncooked logs! I’m going to do that for my conworkers. Always the best ideas Annie!
annie says
Hi Kristin,
Then they can share with their friends like my friend Lorna did for us! Have a great Sunday!
xo
annie
Garden, Home and Party says
I love shortbread cookies and when dipped in a bit of melted chocolate, oh my!
What a pretty walk. The snow on the trees is beautiful.
xo,
Karen