Icing for shortbread cookies

Cut out shortbread cookies are soft, buttery, and melt in your mouth. Made with a simple 5-ingredient cookie dough and decorated with optional royal icing.

An easy, buttery and light shortbread cookie with icing. Make these at Christmas or anytime!

With a melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbread base and a smooth layer of sweet icing, these frosted shortbread cookies are just as perfect.

Buttery and with just the right amount of chew, these brown sugar Christmas Shortbread Cookies are simple to whip up and only require 5 ingredients! Perfect for cut outs or slice and bake--the rich flavor paired with a simple icing and festive sprinkles will be a winner this holiday season!

Light, buttery cookies with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, made by whipping the dough for extra softness and a classic holiday treat!

These easy shortbread Christmas cookies with sprinkles are super simple to make and look so festive on a holiday cookie plate.

Thumbprint Cookies with Icing are buttery, tender cookies filled with sweet almond buttercream frosting. This impressive yet simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and is perfect for a holiday cookie exchange or entertaining guests.

These soft, buttery shortbread cookies only need 4 pantry ingredients and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Whipped Shortbread Cookies. These light and airy cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients but deliver a rich buttery flavor that makes them a perfect holiday treat or a sweet complement to your afternoon tea. #ShortbreadCookies #HolidayBaking #ButteryCookies

Sweet, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Shortbread Cookies are quick and easy to bake for a delicious holiday treat! These easy decorated shortbread Christmas cookies are super simple to make and add the perfect festive touch to any holiday cookie plate, cookie exchange, cookie tin, or dessert table! Learn how to make these easy shortbread cookies and grab decorating ideas to make them look any way you want. Enjoy this traditional shortbread recipe this Christmas and holiday season!