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This lemon thyme shortbread is not only ridiculously easy to make, but it's also crisp, buttery melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
If you're in a pinch and you need a dessert that comes together in less than 10 minutes (hand-on time) this lemon thyme shortbread is a perfect choice. It's also a little bit sophisticated, tastes like it comes from a fancy gourmet bakery and is one of those sweet treats that will bring rave reviews from young and old alike!
I mean what's not to like about crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with lots of bright lemon flavor, a crunchy sugar topping and hints of fragrant, floral thyme in every bite?
While fresh thyme is frequently used in savory dishes like soups, stews, sauces and grilled meat, poultry and seafood, it also pairs beautifully with sweet ingredients. And to me, thyme combined with lemon and sugar is truly a match made in heaven!
This lemon thyme shortbread is a take-off on our Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Shortbread which is a (much easier) take-off on a New York Times Rosemary Shortbread recipe. I guess that makes this new rendition a stepsister of the New York Times recipe. But it's definitely not a Cinderella-in-rags stepsister. In fact, I would have a difficult time picking a favorite of the two!
Ridiculously Easy?
Why do I call this recipe Ridiculously Easy? Well, first of all, because it truly is that easy. All you do is combine nice soft butter with sugar, lemon zest, juice and flour. Stir it all together and transfer the shaggy dough to a cake pan. Then just press the dough evenly into the pan, sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake. Cut the dough into wedges when it comes out of the oven and you're done! Well, except for enjoying every little crisp, sweet, buttery bite!
The other reason I call this lemon thyme shortbread "ridiculously easy" is because that's actually a category of recipes here at The Café. You can see more of our recipes in the stream that runs across the top of this page or you can check them out here. There are strict guidelines that our Ridiculously Easy recipes have to include and you can read more about them in this post. My nutshell summary of our Ridiculously Easy recipes is that they are "recipes that make you look like a culinary rockstar with minimal effort on your part". Definitely a win-win!
An easy and elegant dessert
While these lemon thyme shortbread cookies make a delicious sweet-treat snack, they're also perfect for dessert. Serve them on a weeknight with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dress them up for a dinner party served with that same ice cream and a drizzle of our fancy (but also ridiculously easy) Raspberry Coulis!
And if you think Raspberry Coulis sounds difficult, think again! We made a video to show just how very easy it is:
A delightful gift!
You might want to make a double batch of these lemon thyme shortbread cookies because there's probably someone you know who would love to receive a deliciously sweet gift.
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Cafe Tips for this Easy Lemon Thyme Shortbread
- Because this recipe is now a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe, it's important that your butter is very soft. You can let it sit at room temperature for a few hours or employ one of these tricks:
- You can soften the butter in the microwave on power level 10%. It works like magic. You'll need to experiment a bit with your microwave though, as they're all different. Start with 1 minute. Add 20 to 30-second increments until you learn how long your microwave will take to get the butter nice and soft, but not melted.
- Another technique I often use to soften butter is to put it in the microwave for a few hours with the light on. To keep the light on in the microwave I put a folded paper towel in the door.
- Boil a cup of water in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and get things nice and steamy. Leave the water cup in the microwave, add the butter and close the door. The warmth from the steamy water will help to quickly soften the butter. Sometimes I will even put a kitchen towel or several thicknesses of paper towels in the door so it won't completely close and the light will remain on. The warmth from the light will also help soften the butter.
- Cutting the butter into small pieces helps it soften quicker.
- Place the hard butter on a small plate. Fill a bowl with hot water. Wait 5 minutes then discard the water. Put the warm bowl over the butter.
- Put the butter in the oven with the light turned on. This will take a few hours.
- The fastest way to soften butter is to put cold butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Turn it to the opposite side and microwave for another 10 seconds. It might be ready at this point, but if it's not completely soft, add one or two more 5-second stints.
- There are several different varieties of fresh thyme that can be used for culinary purposes. The size and color of the leaves are different with the different species of thyme. If your thyme leaves are small, just leave them as is but if your fresh thyme has large leaves, place them on a cutting surface and roughly chop them.
- This shortbread on its own is not super sweet but the sugar topping adds the perfect touch of extra sweetness and a lovely crunch. You want to use a coarse sugar for the topping. It can be Demerara or Turbinado which is available at most grocery stores in the same section as the regular sugar. I really like this Extra Coarse Baking Sugar (also called sanding sugar) which is white instead of tan as the other coarse sugars.
- There are several pan options for making this shortbread and your choice will determine how thick the final shortbread is. I usually use a 9-inch cake pan but for a thicker cookie, an 8-inch pan is perfect. We love it both ways.
- I love the pre-cut parchment paper rounds for baking cakes and pan shortbread. They come in 8-inch and 9-inch sizes, save lots of time when baking and a package lasts forever (unless you're a crazy cook like me, then they only last half of forever).
- I like to bake this lemon thyme shortbread on a sheet pan that is covered with a piece of foil. That way, if the sides of the shortbread seem to be getting brown before the top is nice and golden, I can easily pull up the foil around the sides of the pan.
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Ridiculously Easy Lemon Thyme Shortbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup very soft butter, I use salted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- zest from one medium size lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sanding sugar, Demerara, Turbinado or regular granulated sugar
- fresh thyme leaves, for garnish, if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Lightly grease (I use baking spray) and then line an 8 or 9-inch cake pan (round or square) with parchment paper. (See Café Tips above in post regarding size of the pan.) Line a sheet pan with foil. Set both pans aside.
- Combine soft butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice and vanilla in a medium-large bowl. Stir for about 30 seconds until nice and creamy.
- Add the flour, thyme leaves and salt. Stir just until all of the flour is incorporated. The dough will be crumbly. Press the dough firmly into the prepared pan to create an even surface. Be sure there are no loose crumbs around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with the sugar.
- Place the cake pan on top of the foil lined sheet pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is a nice golden brown. (The smaller your pan is, the thicker your shortbread will be and the longer it will take to bake.)
- Invert the shortbread onto a flat plate. Place another plate on top and invert again so the sugared side is up.
- Slide the shortbread onto a cutting board and sprinkle with a bit more sugar, if desired. With a long, sharp knife, cut it into wedges (or rectangles or squares if using a square pan). Transfer pieces to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
- If you prefer your shortbread crisper, place the cooling rack with the cut pieces on a sheet pan and return return to the oven for 5 minutes then cool completely on the rack.
- Garnish when serving with a few more fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
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I’ve yet to make this BUT I’m drooling over the thought smelling it baking in my oven! I love thyme! Love lemon. I was overwhelmed when I saw this shortbread recipe! Yummm
I’ll leave feedback after it’s in my tummy.
May I have the label file, please? I know this yummy will be a gift in the near future Spring Baskets!!!
Thank you!
We'll be looking forward to hearing how the recipe turns out for you, Melissa! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!
Your lemon thyme and rosemary shortbread recipes are absolutely the best! Could I please have the PDF for both? Thank you. I love your Ridiculously Easy everything!
Thank you!
Hi Ellen, Thanks for your kind comments! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!
This recipe is just fantastic! I would love the labels! Thank you!
Thanks, Lezlie! Sending them your way.
Well now I'm torn...rosemary shortbread or lemon thyme shortbread LOL. I grow quite a few herbs and most of the time they are just pollinators plants. But I love all your herb recipes! Please send me this label PDF also. I can see Fall baking in future!
Ha! They are both great, Carmen! Sending the labels your way.
Hi Chris,
I’m on a roll when I found all of your shortbread recipes and now the lemon thyme one!
Could I please have the PDF for the labels?
I greatly appreciate it and you and all of your delicious recipes I have made.
Thank you.
Susan
So glad to hear that, Susan! Happy to send the labels.
Made this shortbread this afternoon. When I tipped it out of the baking pan, the bottom was really blonde and a little underbaked looking, so I put it "bottom side up" in the oven for another 5 minutes. That worked great! When I turned it back out, I accidentally broke a little piece off so I had to eat that sliver. Wow -- so good...had to then accidentally cut off a little piece with a knife. 🙂 My favorite parts are the browner, crispier edges.
I used fresh thyme from my garden, but I think rosemary has more flavor so next time will make it using finely chopped fresh rosemary. Thanks for the easy, tasty recipe.
Thanks for your review, Sue! We do have a rosemary version- https://thecafesucrefarine.com/new-york-times-rosemary-shortbread/
Hi there. Wondering if you’ve ever used lemon thyme for this recipe. Would you recommend any adjustments to the recipe if using lemon thyme?
Thank you.
Hi Stephanie, lemon thyme would work perfectly in this!
Please send me the labels for the Ridiculously Easy Lemon Thyme Shortbread.They sound delicious
Sure, Lesley!
Can't wait to try these!
Please send the labels, my friends are going to love these.
Thanks for all of your great recipes and gift giving ideas.
Sure, Lyn!
I bake my shortbread in molds. Will this recipe be okay? Also, where did you get the cute boxes?
Hi Debbie, I haven't tested this recipe in molds, so I can't say for sure. Here is a link for the boxes:https://amzn.to/3GeCzB4
I would love a link to the beautiful labels! Thank you!
Sure, Debbie!
I would love to print the gift tags you’ve created. They will look very nice on a gift bag or box. Love this recipe
Sending them your way, Cheryl!
Hi can you send me the labels to print I want to make these with my residents in our care home thanks Julie
Sure, Julie!
This was simple , delicious and special. I’d like to make a batch for a birthday gift next week. Please send the pdf for the pretty label.
Barbara
Sure, Barbara!
May I have the labels please. Thanks
Going to try to make them now. Looks delicious!
Can I please have the label ?
Some might make as a present
Thank you
Sure, Marta!
Would you please send me the labels? Looks delicious!!
Thank you
Sure, Liz!
Hi. I didn't see this in the tips, directions, or comments, and perhaps I missed this, but will the shortbreads taste as delicious if prepared the day before, without baking and storing and covered in the refrigerator, bring to room temp. the next day and then bake? I made these same day and they are divine. I want that same flavor and texture if I prepare the night before, and then bake next day. Thoughts?
Thanks so much!
Hi Michele, yes, that will work! I have done that many times and it works well!
Hello, I'm all about fresh herbs, but I've found myself with a large amount of dried thyme, have you tried it with dried? Trying to use it up!
Enjoy your day!
Hi Susie, I think dried thyme will work!
Does this shortbread recipe freeze well? At what point should I freeze the dough - before baking? baked but not decorated? How long would they last well frozen? I plan to bake these as individual cookies or small bars.
I would also like a PDF copy of the labels, please.
Hi Frances, these shortbreads do freeze well. I freeze them after baking with the sugar topping. They will be fine for a 4-6 weeks in the freezer in an airtight container.
Happy to send the labels!
Can you please send me the pdf for the labels? They will make a lovely gift for a friend that is in need. Thanks
Sure, Jacqueline!
Sounds delicious! I have a bunch of thyme I was wondering what to do with. May I also get the pdf for the lemon thyme shortbread labels please? Thanks!
Sending them your way, Diana!
Hi,
Please send me the pdf for the Lemon Thyme shortbread labels. A friend told me they're delicious.
Thank you, Lois
That's great, Lois! Sending them your way.
This sounds wonderful! Please send me the PDF and the link to the stickers - thank you so much!
Sending them your way, Susan!
I am just wondering if these can be frozen. Also can I ask you fro the measurements of the white boxes you use.
Thank you I am thrilled to have found your site!
Hi Joan, I just emailed you the link to the boxes. And yes, you can freeze them. Enjoy!
Good Morning,
I am thrilled to find this wonderful recipe and thinking a great addition to my Holiday gift baskets. Please send me the copy of the labels for the Lemon thyme short bread. Looking next to order some white boxes.
Thank you
Sending them your way, Joan!
We have a huge pot overflowing with lemon thyme which prompted a recipe search, and I was delighted to find this post. I can’t wait to make the shortbread. Will you please send the free printable label? I have a feeling I will be gifting these in the future! Many thanks for your generosity
Awesome! Sending them your way, Nancy!
Making this shortbread today. I am super excited. Please send me the PDF with the labels. Thank you in advance.
Sure, Cecilia!
Have you tried this recipe using lemon thyme instead of just thyme? I have a bunch of lemon thyme growing in my herb garden and need to find more recipes that I can use it in.
Hi Stasia, lemon thyme will be wonderful in this recipe!
Have this in the oven right now for a bake sale. Would you please send me the PDF? Thanks!!
Sure, Monalisa!
Please send darling labels!
Can’t wait to share with friends!
Thank you!
Sure, Gale!
I can't wait to try the recipe. Plase send me the PDF for the label.
Sure, Julia!
Such a beautiful cookie to accompany a lemon sorbet now that summer is finally here.
Thank you for sharing this recipe and for forwarding these lovely PDF labels.
Cheers
Thanks, Emmanuelle! Sending the labels your way.
Tea party treats! Labels please.
Kathy Shechet
Sending them your way, Kathy!
This recipe is fantastic! Please send labels!
Thanks, Lezlie! Sending them your way.
I am looking forward to trying this recipe. Can you please send labels!
Sure, Renee!
I love shortbread and can’t wait to try this one! Please send the labels.
Sure, Alice!
Please send labels! Can’t wait to try yet another of your recipes!
Sure, Carlos!
I’m so excited to try this delicious shortbread ! Will you please send me the free printable labels.
Sending them your way, Karen!
I know that I can always find just the right recipe on your site….
Thank you for offering the labels, they will be perfect !…and for your generosity ….
Thank you for the kind comment, Barbara! Sending the labels your way.
This was so easy to make and absolutely delicious! Wondering if it can be frozen?
Hi Mary, yes this shortbread freezes well!
We're planning a birthday party and i cannot wait to serve this! I love the idea of little gift boxes filed with take- home gifts for the party goers. Please send me a pdf for these cute labels. Thank you so much for your genius sharing of the recipe and labels. Warmest regards, Cheryl
Thanks for the kind comment, Cheryl! Sending the labels your way.
I would love the labels for these. I am a lemon and thyme lover!
Thank you so much!
Sending them your way, Jody!
Please send labels
Sure, Carol!
Made this at Easter. Delicious!
Could I have a set of labels please, as I'll make it regularly as gifts.
That's great, Carolyn! Sending them your way.
This sounds like it would be a lovely addition to an Easter day meal. I’ve used dried lavender in cookies but never thyme…so I’m looking forward to trying it. Please send the PDF printable labels. Thank you.
Sending them your way, Janet!
Can’t wait to make these for my lemon loving friends. Please send the printable pdf labels. Thank you for sharing. 🍋🍋🍋
Sending them your way, Sharon. Enjoy!
Can't wait ti make this for the office cookie challenge. Would love the labels please.
Sending them your way, Sue!
Recipe is one of my most popular Christmas cookies. Always a big hit. Going to give them as gifts this year. Please send the printable labels. Thank you.
That's great, Marilyn! We will send the labels.
Can't wait to make these please send along the labels
Sure, Maureen!
Can’t wait to use my lemon thyme and rosemary in these cookies! Thank you! Please send along the labels for both.
Sure, Preston!
Ooh! What a great way to use my thyme and extra lemons! Can you please send me the labels for this? Thank you in advance.
Sure, Sela!
I am so glad I came upon your recipe. Its ease of preparation and tender, delectable goodness makes this a favored recipe. Just made it as written, and can't wait to make it again. Thank you!
Thank you for your review, Yola!
How did you know my two pots of herbs are overflowing? May I have the labels for the lemon thyme shortbread and rosemary shortbread? I will be gifting these to a dear friend. Thank you kindly!
That's great, Yola! We will send the labels.
Chris, thanks for thhis recipe. Can you advise re storage and how long to store for please? Also if you could send the label pdf for this recipe and the rosemary shortbread I'd appreciate it. Thanks Patsy
Hi Patsy, you can store it in an airtight container on the counter for several days. It also freezes well. Sending the labels your way.
Every time I give someone one of your wonderful recipes, it's a hit, especially when I include a lovely label. Please send one for this shortbread; I want to make it for a friend. Thank you!
That's great, Diane! We will send the labels your way 🙂
Chris, thanks for sharing the easy lemon thyme shortbread recipe! Will you kindly send me the printable label for this? Many thanks, Ciao, Dee
Sure, Dee!
This sounds delicious! Could you please send me the label so I can share them!
Sure, Sandy!
Your recipe sounds delightful. Can I use my KA pottery shortbread pan? Thanks for some of my now favorite recipes.I love the lemon curd. Thanks,Carol
Yes, that should be fine, Car. So glad you're enjoying the recipes!
Please email the free printable labels for Lemon Thyme Shortbread. Thanks!!
Sure, Jean!
Wondering in your photos if you used a round 9 inch pan?
Hi Elle, you can use either. I used a 9-inch for the photos but have also used an 8-inch. The shortbread will be a little thicker with an 8-inch pan.
Please send me the labels. All of your recipes are great!
Thanks, Molly! We will send the labels.
I would love to give these as a gift and would like the label PDF. I have made your Rosemary short bread recipe many times and it is always a huge hit! Thank you!
I think you'll lobe this one too, Babett! We will send the labels.
Oooh, looking forward to these. I've made your ridiculously easy lemon poppyseed scones twice and they've been a huge hit. Please send the labels for these babies.
Sure, Ginny!
These look beautiful. I can’t wait to make them for my garden club. Please send me the beautiful label. Also the rosemary label. Thanks so much.
Thanks, Nancy! We will send the labels your way.
What a lovely gift idea. May I please have the download for the labels. Thank you so much❣️
Sure, Sheila!
This looks amazing - I’d love a label pdf and also a PDF for the Rosemary shortbread. My Christmas gift giving is now sorted
Sure, Karen!
this sounds wonderful Chris - may I have the labels sent through prior to christmas if possible
Thank you for all the time you spend making these brilliant recipes accessible to us
Merry Chistmas - may you have love and laughter for the truly special aura that is Christ -Mas!!!
Thank you, Glynis! We will send the labels your way.
Sounds perfect for an English Tea and gifts! May I have the labels for this Lemon Thyme Shortbread, please?
Sure, Cooky!
This sounds so good and I am going to make these for a friend. She loves anything lemon. And could you please send the labels
Thank You
Sure, Sandra!
I love this recipe! It sounds easy and yummy too . I would like a copy of the labels to use, I plan on making these for gifts.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Sure, Kathy!
These sound amazing. Haven't tried yet but plan to. Would love the labels.
Sure, Susan!
I was wondering whether it would work cutting them into shaped cookies/biscuits before cooking? Either way would love the labels. Thanks
Hi Biddy, I haven't tried rolling and cutting this dough so I can't say for sure that it would hold its shape.
Great, another chance to use my thyme plant. I am going to make this Lemon Thyme Shortbread for a tea with friends and for gifts at Christmas time. Could you please send the label to my e-mail. Thank you.
Sure, Kathleen!
Making these for a neighbor - may I please have the labels
Sure, Pam!
So many great recipes, so little thyme, I mean, time! I look forward to making this lovely confection and would love to have the label to grace my efforts. Many thanks.
Ha! We are happy to send the labels, Beverly!
This recipe is being added to my Craft Faire list. I would love to have the labels. I have one question. Do you cut the shortbread while the cookie is still hot/warm, or wait for it to cool?
You slice it while it is still warm (step 6). We are happy to send the labels, DoLee!
I love this site and your recipes. It is my go-to for desserts! Thank you for all your effort and the joy it brings. Please send the PDF for the Lemon Shortbread!
Thanks, Nora! Sending the labels your way 🙂
I have lemon thyme in my herb garden. I'll be making these soon.
Would you please send the labels?
Sure, Prencella!
Hi, am just about to try lemon thyme shortbread. May I have the printable labels please. Thank you
Sure, Hayley!
Please send the labels for the RE Lemon Thyme Shirtbresd cookies. Thanks so much!
Sure, Linda!
Thank you for this amazing recipe! Like Ginger, I also used lemon thyme from my garden. So good! I would love to give these as gifts. Could you please send your beautiful labels? Thank you so much!
Thanks for letting us know, Joyce! We will send the labels.
I have made this recipe 3 time now! We love it! It looks so pretty too, that you just have to bake it.Thanks for sharing such a great one!!! I will love to print your pdf.
gracias, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That's awesome, Patricia! We will send the labels.
These are simply amazing!! Instead of regular thyme, I used lemon thyme from my garden ! What could be better?
Can you please send me the label? I’d love to send some to my family and friends.
Thanks again
Ginger
That's awesome, Ginger! We will send the labels.
Everything you make is so beautiful and inspiring. The beautiful labels take it over the top. I make lots of shortbread cookies to sell at the annual craft faire and can't wait to add these to the table. I would really appreciate having these labels. Your posts are always one of the happy spots of my day. Thanks so much.
Thank you for the kind comment, DoLee! We are happy to send the labels.
I have a question...can I make this in individual cookies the same way I did with your peanut butter chocolate shortbread recipe? I rolled the dough into 24 balls and pressed each one in the bottom of a muffin tin (well, two muffin tins!). I cooked them for 15 minutes. The recipe said to start the oven temp at 425 for five minutes and then reduce the heat to 350. I loved the size of the individual cookies and I didn't have to roll out the dough and cut out cookies!
Ugh - oops!!! I also made your strawberry muffins today and those were the ones I turned the heat down after 5 minutes, NOT the shortbread. Sorry! So I guess the question is can I do the individual shortbread cookies in the muffin tins.
Yes, you absolutely could make these as small cookies similar to the peanut butter ones. They will be delicious!
Making this for my tea party! Could I get the labels please?
Sure, Cathy!
Can't wait to try this lemon thyme shortbread. Please send printable label pdf.
Sure, Marcia!
Hello,
Looking forward to trying this recipe as I have a huge amount of thyme to use up! They seem great for gifting. May I request a copy of the label pdf? Thank you!
Sure, Michelle! Enjoy!
I'm looking forward to making these for holiday gifts. They sound delicious! Please send me the printable labels; they're very cute.
Thanks, K! We will send the labels.
Hello Chris, all your recipes sound so yummy. I am making these cookies today! And thanks for sharing your beautiful labels. Teresa
Thanks, Teresa! We will send the labels your way!
just had some store bought cookies like these and loved them. Can’t wait to make yours now! please send your pretty labels. thanks so much! God bless!
janet
Sure, Janet! Enjoy!
Can’t wait to try both of these recipes. Please send pdf of the beautiful labels. Thank you!
Sure, Linda! Enjoy!
Making this as we speak. I’m so grateful to have found your site. I made the lemon curd tart w/ raspberry coulis adding marscapone whip cream for friends. It was amazing to say the least. You have easily become my go to site. Please send me the email for the labels. Thank you so much!
Live in Franklin NC. We will be visiting soon!
Thanks, Linda! So glad you are enjoying the recipes. We will send the labels your way.
Thank you, love this and would love the label. Just gone into lockdown so perfect timing finding this and the lemon trees are loaded!
Sure, Diane!
OMG, another great and tasty treat for gift baskets! I love anything lemon and adding the thyme makes this shortbread divine. Please send me the pdf for labels. Thanks, Chris!
Thanks so much, Thelma! We will send the labels now!
Good afternoon, Chris. Lemon and thyme-mmm! Thank you for this recipe. May I kindly ask for the label? Thank you so very much and enjoy the afternoon. Pax.
Sure, M! Enjoy!
Labels please!! I can't wait to make this for our neighbors in France who have taken such good care of our house during this pandemic! We owe them a lot and we'll finally get to see them in a week!!!
Sending them now, Nikki! Enjoy!
Please email me the printable tag for the lemon thyme
Shortbread. Thanks This sounds so yummy!
Sure, Lauren!
This sounds divine. Do you think I can make it in a spring form pan (cheesecake pan). Thank you
That should be fine, Mary. Enjoy!
Love this shortbread, so delicious and simple.
Would you kindly forward you pretty labels. Thank in advance
Thanks, Trisha! We will send them now!
These sound wonderful! I have a friend who is gluten intolerant. Can these be made with GF flour?
Can I please have the label PDF?
Hi Dee, I haven't tested this recipe with GF flour so I can't say for sure. We'll be happy to send you the labels!
I have made this recipe something like four times now since finding it and I love it SO much. It really is very easy, reliable, tender, subtle, and lovely as can be.
My only alteration has been to use lavender since I'm not too keen on thyme and have lovely lavender growing in my garden. The lemon seems to like it just fine! (I'm sure the thyme is amazing too.)
I've also baked in both the recommended pans and alternate pan shapes and sizes when I wanted to cut small rectangles instead of wedges, and it has worked beautifully.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, it has fast become a go to favorite!
Thank you so much for letting us know, Lulu!
I'm prepping the ingredients for these now! Whenever I make one of your desserts my guests ask for the recipe, which I gladly share. I'm sure these will get rave reviews also.
I have two questions for you. Are these able to be frozen? And would be okay to bake these in a tart pan?
Would love the PDF of your lovely stickers please.
Hi Terrie, Thanks for your kind words!
Regarding your questions, yes, you can freeze the scones either before they're baked or after. If you freeze them before they're baked, just pop them right in the oven frozen and give them a few extra minutes.
And yes, you could make these in a tart pan or even a cast-iron skillet.
We will send you the labels!
Everyone loves the Rosemary Shortbread - Can't wait to try this one. Would love to have the labels. Thank you for all of your great recipes!
I'm so glad, Camille! Just sent the labels!
I love lemony recipes! May I please have the gift labels so I can share these?
Sure, Burt!
Making more for gifts! May I have the label, please?
Sure, Nancy!
This sounds delicious! Like all your recipes!
Could I have the PDF for the label please?
Thank you
Sure, Anne! Enjoy!
This sound delicious. I have the lemon, now I’m off to the grocery store for the thyme!
May I have the template for the label, please.
We will send them now, Barb!
Would love the PDF gift labels
Sure, Andree!
Hi! The lemon thyme shortbread sounds divine! I’ll be making it very soon. Please send me the PDF labels. Thanks in advance!
Sure, Krina! Hope you enjoy it!
I am anxious to make this delicious lemon dessert.
Please send the pdf.
Sure, Judy!
I just made these as a thank you gift. They will be hard to give away. They smell divine! Thank you for the recipe. I too would live the pdf!
With Gratitude, Nicole
I'm so glad, Nicole! We will send the labels.
I meant to make the rosemary shortbread last year and didn’t- These sound better and maybe more versatile. Gift giving perfect, so YES, I’d the love gift label PDF! I may make these today!
Sure, Maggie!
Can't wait to try some of your recipes! Please send the PDF labels to me!! Thank you.
Just sent them, Barbara!
For some reason I can’t get enough of lemony things right now. Can’t wait to try this! And although I suspect I will be loathe to part with any, I know they would make a lovely gift to friends and family that I like a lot. The stickers would be a nice touch, so please send that pdf?
Thanks!
Joan
Sure, Joan! You can always make a second batch 😉
I look forward to making this shortbread. Please email the PDF for gift labels. I love your website. Thanks so much.
Sure, Paula!
Hi! I tried the Lemon Thyme shortbread and it was delicious. I gifted some to my neighbors and they also thought it was delicious.
Thanks!
Yay! Thanks for letting us know, Margot.
I make these for Burns Night Supper to serve with coffee after our meal, they were so good, I want to make then again to share with friends for Valentines. As we are all having to stay home this Valentine Day. I through it would be a nice gift to share with your special someone.
Thanks, Arnett. They do make a wonderful gift to share!
Please email me the PDF of these gift labels for the Lemon Shortcake.
dealin@comcast.net
This looks amazing, can't wait to try it.
Sure, Linda!
Made this today and it was wonderful! Easy and delicious!
Yay! Thanks, Lori!
Good Morning!
I was looking through your website and ran across your recipe for easy lemon thyme shortbread. It sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it. I would love to have the labels sent to me.
Thanks !
Sure, Margot! Enjoy!
Cant wait to try this recipe thankyou for sharing. I would luv the pdf for the labels please. Thankyou
Sure, Joeann! Hope you enjoy the shortbread.
I just found your site and I am so enjoying it! I found it looking for a recipe for freezer jam and, in the process, I have found many other recipes I have been looking for! I would love to have the label .pdf file for the Lemon Thyme Shortbread, please. I have subscribed to your site.
Thanks, Margaret! We will send the labels.
Would love to have the PDF!!
Sure, Cheryl!
I would love these labels! The Rosemary shortbread is one of my favorite recipes so can’t wait to try this one!
Thank you!!
Karen
I think you'll love it, Karen! We will send the labels.
Hi
Would love the lemon shortbread labels.
Thanks
Sue Lindqvist
We will send them now!
The thyme/lemon combination is magic! I stupidly used a flexible cutting mat for the second "inversion" when out of the oven, and it fell to pieces all over our counter. We did, however, enjoy every last crumb. Our 10-yr old granddaughter didn't care about the presentation, and is making it at her home today. What a treat! Thank you, Chris.
Oh no! Glad you enjoyed it anyway, Sue. 😊
Chris,
Thank you for another yummy and delicious treat. Love the Rosemary Shortbread and the Lemon Thyme is so good. These are the perfect gifts and sure to bring a smile. May I have the labels please?
Thanks again,
Gayle Humann
Yay! Sending the labels now, Gayle.
I think I'll try these for our Farmer's Market this year (they look so pretty). I would love the labels sent to me to put on them. I made a lot of strawberry bread last year. It was a big hit. Thank you!
Enjoy, Debra! The labels should be in your email 😊
Thank you for another simple yet delicious recipe! I know I can depend on your recipes turning out perfectly. Please send the labels, this would make a lovely gift. Thank you.
Thank you, Shirl! We will send the labels now 😊
Hi Chris,
Love this recipe and plan to make several more this weekend as gifts! I have also enjoyed many other recipes of yours. Always delicious!! May I please get the labels?
Thank you!
Christine
Sure, sending them now, Christine!
Yum! And, yes, labels, please and thank you!?!?!?
Enjoy! The labels should be in your email 😊
Gorgeous recipe, make it for afternoon teas at work. Please can I have some labels for future gift giving
Thanks, Michaela! Sending you the labels now 😊
Hi Chris,
Thanks again for another wonderful recipe. I Love your rosemary shortbread, I've made it a lot this past summer and it was very much enjoyed by young and not so young. This lemon and thyme sounds delicious, will be trying it this weekend. Can you please send me the labels for gift giving.
Thank you and stay safe
Brigida
Thanks, Brigida, I'll send the labels now!
Hi Chris
Thanks again for another wonderful recipe, I make the Rosemary one in the summer a lot because I grow my own rosemary and its so fresh and fragrant the shortbread comes out amazing. Will be trying your new recipe this weekend. Can you please send me the labels for some gift giving.
Thank you and stay safe
regards
Brigida
Hi new to this site. This sounds delicious. Planning to make in the next week I too would like the pdf for the labels. It is very generous of you to offer them. Thank you.
So glad you found us, Bernice! We will send the labels now.
This is delicious - shortbread is a favorite and this just takes it to the next level.
Would love the labels to use for future gifts.
Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful recipes.
Thanks, Kathleen! We will send the labels now 😊
On the menu for this weekend! Anticipating huge success . Please send labels for future treat-sharing. 🍋🌱
Yay! Sending the labels now, Kat.
Really great idea! I will be trying it this weekend. Please send me the labels as well.
Thanks Rochelle
Enjoy, Rochelle!
Not sure if the labels are still available but we always have plenty of lemons and thyme in the garden so I'm thinking ahead to next xmas for gifts. Thank you
We're sending the labels now, Julie. Enjoy!
I would love to try your recipes but will start with lemon and thyme shortbread. I've made shortbread with lavender in the summer but this is one for the dark days of January and February 😂 thank you for sharing it with us.
I would be grateful for the PDF too, very impressive and such a good idea, thank you.
This is a great one to start with, Carol. 😊 Sending the labels now!
These look so yummy, could you please send me the link for the labels, going to make some for friends 😁
Hope you enjoy them, Rebecca! We'll be happy to send the labels.
I love shortbread so keen to try this recipe, thank you... and please could I also have the label to share these treats with friends?
Sure, Renée! Sending them now.
Hello, I love recipe and would enjoy the labels to use as gifts.
Enjoy, Lesley!
Delicious! Would like to make these for our new neighbors. Please send me the label pdf. Thank you so much.
Sending it now! Enjoy 😊
I would like to have the printable labels
Sending them now, Valerie!
These are great !!
In Montréal Québec, at this point we a re in a lockdown with a curfew to help not spread the disease Covid-19.
So, Thank you again for making baking fun!!
May I have the labels?
Have great moments!
Merci ,
Brigitte
Montréal, Québec
Greetings! Thank you for the great recipes - I will be trying the Lemon Thyme shortbread very soon. Will you please send me the PDF labels as I know our daughters would love these! Thanks again, Pennie
Hope you enjoy it, Pennie!
Hi Brigitte, wow, this thing just won't stop, will it? We'll be happy to send the labels!
Would love the label PDF. I make your rosemary shortbread for breakfast caterings. Looking forward to trying this new spin on an old favorite! Thanks in advance!
I think you'll enjoy this one too, Anna Marie! Sending the labels now!
Hi Chris,
Your labels are all so pretty - I would love to have these.
Also, you should know that our family (6 adults, no grandkids yet) spent a week together in isolation over Christmas. I think we used at least a half dozen of your recipes; scones, focaccia, raspberry coulis, Korean bowls, chocolate tart, and quiche. Every one was a hit. We ate like kings. Thanks for all the great recipes and wonderful tips to make them easy.
That's so awesome, Rebekah! I'm so happy you've enjoyed our recipes! We'll send the labels off now!
I can't wait to make this! I have several birthday's coming up and would love to receive your sweet labels!
This is a wonderful recipe!! Please send me the pdf for the labels.... thanks!
Sure! Sending them now, Arlene!
I have all the ingredients to make the shortbread & would love the labels. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes.
You're welcome, Noreen! We''l be happy to send you the labels.
I am going to try this this weekend for a small gift for my sister. Your labels would be nice to put on the bag so she will remember what was sent
Enjoy, Karen! Just sent the labels.
Can't wait to try this combination of lemon and thyme. I am going to make some for one of the assistant principals at my school, who loves a treat with her mid morning tea.
Please send the labels.
Thank-you.
Hope you enjoy it, Elizabeth!
Cannot wait to try this recipe. Would love to have the labels to attach to any gifts that I share with my friends. Thank you very much.
Sure, this will make great gifts! The labels should be in your inbox shortly, Elaine!
I’m Making the shortbread for a friend’s birthday, and would love the labels.
Thanks for all the delicious recipes! I made Farmhouse buttermilk cake for dinner last week, and it was gone the next day! Yum!
That's a great idea, Donna! So happy you enjoyed the buttermilk cake! Sending the labels now!
Shortbread is one of my downfalls. This sounds easy and good. Yes, I would love the labels. Thank you so much!
It is easy and so good! The labels should be in your email shortly!
Just tried to send the labels, Sunny but they were returned. Perhaps the email was not correct?
Please send label file and thanks oodles for all the wonderful recipes 😊!!
You're welcome, Judy! Sending the labels now!
Love your recipes. Always a hit with my family. I have the boxes on hand, now I just need the labels.
That's so awesome, Liz! We'll get the labels off to you now and you'll be all set!
Love your site and recipes. A PDF of the labels would be a treat! Thank you.
Gail
Thanks, Gail! Sending them now!
Would love to have the lables
Sure, sending them now, Sandy!
I've set a goal to bake and give baked goods more often this year and your recipes are the first I reach for! I get so excited to see your emails in my box. I'd love the beautiful labels as well. Thank you so much Chris!
That's a wonderful goal, Sharon! We'll get the labels off to you!
Looks delicious. Please send PDF file for labels. Blessings!
Hope you enjoy them, Laurie! The labels hsould be in your email!
Newbie here but am enjoying the direct emails over randomly finding a recipe of yours on pinterest! I would love to have these labels. Going to give these shortbreads a whirl and gift some to my neighbours! WWJD? Loving the unlovable!
Hi Mary, welcome to The Café! Sending the labels now 💕
Absolutely love your blag and all the recipes! Your blog is such a breath of fresh air (especailly during these difficult times times). So inspiring and uplifting. Can't wait to try this one! And yes! would love the beautiful labels. Perfect hostess gift for Easter (provided it's safe to gather by then). Thank you so much for all you do. Stay safe! Blessings!
Aww, thanks so much, Gail! I really appreciate you very kind words, Gail 💕 We'll get the labels off to you now! Yes, we're hoping this Easter is a little more communal than the last!
I love all your recipes and look forward to baking this weekend. I would love to use your labels. Thank you.
Thanks, Liz! Weekends are a great time to bake! Sending the labels now.
Please email me the labels
We'll be happy to send them, Celeste! Enjoy!
Labels would be wonderful! These are lovely. Please send me the PDF file so I can make these cookies to give to friends with this label attached. Thank you so much!
As an aside I am in love with your buttermilk biscuit recipe and have thrown away any other biscuit recipe I have! They are so good and easy!
Sure, sending them now, Diane! So happy you've enjoyed the biscuits, we love them too!
I WOULD LIKE TO TO HAVE THE LABELS TO GO WITH THIS RECIPE! ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO AND ENJOY YOUR POSTS!
Sure! We'll get the labels off to you now, Hilda!
Perfect timing! I just juiced my harvest of Meyer lemons this week! I'm making this recipe to gift special friends and family. YES! Will love the labels! Have been following you for 3 years. Your recipes and scripture inspirations are the BEST! With gratitude, Peggy
Wow, that's amazing, perfect timing is right. Lucky you with all of those Meyer lemons! Sending the labels now, Peggy.
Love your website and recipes. Friends have asked me for recipes after a dinner party. I love your scriptural quote and reflections to listen to. Would love your labels - any that you can share so I can print and share with friends. God bless you and the work you do so lovingly.
That's awesome, Laura! So happy you've also enjoyed the songs and Scriptures! Sending the labels now. The best thing to do is to request the labels on the individual posts that you'd like them for. We have a lot of labels and that helps keep us organized.
Can't wait to try this one! Never had one of your recipes disappoint!
And would love to have the label 🙂
Thanks
Thank you, Anne 💕 So happy you've enjoyed our recipes! The labels should be in your email shortly!
I think this recipe looks outstanding. We have tried some other Ridiculously Easy recipes and they are SO good and SO easy!!
I would love the label . . . and I'm ordering some boxes right now!
Take care!
Thanks, Cathy! Sending you the labels now!
Have to try this. would love the labels.Thanks
Can't wait to try this recipe, would love to receive the free labels! Thank you!
Sending them now. Enjoy, Annette!