It might be the simplest cookie idea, but that doesn’t make it less than marvelous. We love shortbread, that magical 3:2:1 mix of 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar that leaves almost endless room for experimentation and augmentation. Change up the flour—or don’t use flour at all, you can make shortbread with ground almond “flour.” Use oil instead of butter, try out different sweeteners. We think shortbread is the perfect canvas to inspire some baking exploration and creativity. Take these recipes as a starting point, and springboard into your own cookie magic. Just be sure to let us know what you invent.
