These shortbread cookies come from the brilliant Eli Zabar. They are the quintessence of shortbread and have been my all-time favorite cookie since the first time I tried one, over fifteen years ago.

Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, has been a legend in the home cooking department since the 1970s. She’s an impressive chef, author and personality who specializes in classy comfort food. One ...

Always use room-temperature butter and eggs for consistent cookie texture. Chill dough before baking to keep cookies from spreading too much. Use one dough to make multiple cookies and save time ...