12 Super-Easy One-Bowl, No-Mixer Shortbread Recipes

Need a delicious dessert for a special occasion that won't take all day in the kitchen? Or perhaps you'd like to bake something delicious that will cheer up a neighbor, co-worker or friend - shortbread is the answer! It's easy, quick and a treat that everyone seems to love! So here you go, 12 one-bowl, no-mixer shortbread recipes.

If you're a regular reader here at the Café, you already know about our love for buttery, rich shortbread. We love that shortbread dough comes together quickly, with simple ingredients, and doesn't require a mixer.

The dough also makes a wonderful base for a dessert tart and it's perfect to roll out and cut with seasonal-shaped cutters. Make one of these fabulous Spring-inspired, Easy One-Bowl Shortbread Recipes today!

Some of these recipes have free printable labels that are yours for the asking (if they have labels, you'll see them pictured below). Simply click on the link beneath the pictures for the recipes and instructions on how to receive the labels. We ask that you request the labels separately on the individual posts - that's how we stay organized as we send out lots of labels!

Once you try these easy recipes, we think you'll fall in love with shortbread too!

Made with our easy microwave lemon curd, these buttery, crisp Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd Shortbread Tarts will steal the show and bring rave reviews!

With a crisp,melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base, a jeweled jam filling and a fabulous almond glaze, these Almond Shortbread Thumbprints always bring rave reviews!

The labels turn these cookies into  a really pretty gift!

This Lemon Thyme Shortbread is not only ridiculously easy to make, but it's also crisp, buttery melt-in-your-mouth delicious! We are happy to send you the free printable labels pictured below:

These delicious Spring Shortbread Cookies are crisp, sweet and buttery. And there's a simple decorating technique that's fun to do with kids!

These delicious Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, sweet and loaded with blueberry flavor, with no rolling, cutting out or patting.

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites are super easy to make with no rolling or cutting out and make a delicious, quite magical gift with the free printable labels!

These crisp, buttery French Shortbread Cookies are crazy delicious. They look and sound quite fancy but, in reality, they're super easy with just one bowl and no mixer needed! This recipe also  includes free printable labels for gifting:

This one-bowl, no-mixer, Ridiculously Easy Brown Sugar Shortbread takes minutes to put together. The dough is pressed into a pan so there's no scooping, rolling or cutting. Oh yes - and all the taste testers say it's ridiculously delicious! And if you want to give some away, the free printable labels are a super fun way to adorn your gifts.

This crisp, buttery, one-bowl no-mixer, Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Shortbread is one of those unforgettable recipes you'll be begged to make again and again. This easy shortbread recipe also has some fun labels to dress things up for gift giving.

These delicious Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, sweet and loaded with blueberry flavor, with no rolling, cutting out or patting. Yep, these little dreamy cookies also have free printable labels!

If you enjoy shortbread and are a peanut butter fan you will LOVE these crisp, melt-in-your-mouth-delicious Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies!

Thought for the day:

Then I heard every creature in heaven
and on earth and under the earth and on the sea,
and all that is in them, saying:
"To him who sits on the throne
and to the Lamb be praise and honor
and glory and power, forever and ever!
Revelations 5:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations. Thanks!