While it requires only three components, shortbread is prone to one common assembly pitfall. Fortunately, it's a super easy ...

Shortbread is the one store-bought cookie that makes you feel fancy even if you're just snarfing them down straight from the bag. The buttery richness and sandy crumb are a timeless mix that elevates ...

If your butter isn’t at room temperature, cut it into a few pieces and microwave at 50-percent power in 5-second intervals, turning the butter between each burst. For extra texture and flavor, mix in ...

Researchers examine the properties of several dairy-free butter alternatives inside one of the region's most well-known snacks: Scottish shortbread. The group tested the alternatives in their lab, ...

This story is part of Salon Food’s “In Defense Of…” series, which is a collection of commentary, personal essays, and reporting about foods we love that are controversial, unfairly maligned or could ...