Mango Lime Shortbread

The magnificence of mango lime shortbread lies in its harmonious blend of tropical flavors and delicate texture, creating a delectable treat that delights the senses with every bite. This delightful dessert showcases the best of both worlds, incorporating the sweetness of ripe mangoes and the tangy zest of lime, complemented by the buttery richness of…

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Chocolate Cherry Berry Shortbread

As I was watching a Netflix (well, bingeing a Netflix show recently – YES, for SHAME! I DO watch TV and I can’t even remember the show), I found my mind wandering and dreaming of the days of Ted Lasso, but also the biscuits…and just shortbread in general.Buttery, sweet, salty, and simply supreme. I remembered…

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Coconut Rose Pecan Shortbread

There are certainly few exceptions to my “rules” that I will make on a day to day basis, and shortbread is one of them. I welcome the delicate, yet robust, butter, sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy biscuit of delight into my life on any occasion.Shortbread is THE BOMB šŸ’£šŸ’„It’s something NONE OF US SHOULD be living…

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Billion Dollar Dessert Bars

After some not very extensive research, I believe I have come to discover why the delicious, decadent, rich, and fantastic shortbread, chocolate, caramel, sometimes coconut, sometimes pretzels, sometimes nuts dessert bars are called “million dollar bars:” ChocolateĀ million dollar bars. Full of rich chocolate, chopped nuts (optional), coconut flakes and crushed pretzels, ourĀ million dollar barsĀ really do…

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Peanut Butter Shortbread Cheesecake

I don’t eat a ton of cookies, believe it or not. And, I like my cookies plain – Walker’s Shortbread does it all for me. Really, that’s ALL I need for a good cookie, sweet treat fix. Yes, I did love the Samoa chocolate-caramel-coconut cookies in my Girl Scout days of yore – but I…

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Flower Petal Shortbread

I once completed a job interview when and where my “would have been boss” concluded saying, “Well you win some and you lose some. Today, you lost.” I truly feel blessed that I didn’t “win” in his eyes that day. It never would have worked for me to be employed under a human with such…

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Sea Salt Caramel M&M Shortbread

I adore making shortbread. It’s so easy – no eggs required, no stand mixer – it’s simple, AND it’s so delicious. Buttery and moist, it brings me back to my childhood of devouring Walker’s Shortbread cookies and Trifoil Girlscout Cookies. YUM! These are a bit more special. Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce and vibrant M&M candies…

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Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart

Sort of a bribe, but also mostly a gift.All I can say is that I will now have unlimited “Charles Adjustments” in yoga. These are TRULY the best things on earth. Ripped apart with ease and thoughtfully put back together. Heaven.Oh, and the tart: Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart with a Butter Basil Cookie Crust….

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Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Shortbread Bars

I was reminded of my Raspberry White ChocolateĀ Shortbread recipe recently and decided to take a new spin on the original winner. Dessert “bars” are so ever popular, as is the love of cheesecake, so I decided to combine them all into one this time. The use of mascarpone, rather than simple cream cheese, provides just…

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Raspberry White Chocolate Shortbread

What do you do when your very best girlfriend tells you she’s craving Raspberry White Chocolate Shortbread? You get up early, put on your neck brace, and BAKE! (Yes, I am accident prone and have a tendency to “over do” anything and everything. And, ironically, in an attempt to escape my OCD personality, I injured…

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