On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Shortbread Cookies!! This recipe has been in my family for generations. It came to America from Ireland with my great-grandmother Ba. I didn’t appreciate these enough when I was young—they’re buttery and not-too-sweet with just a hint of nutmeg (my ancestors used mace, but that’s hard to find where I live). But while a kid palate might not fully understand the magic of these, my adult taste buds go absolutely bonkers for these bad boys. . . . . #12daysofchristmas #12daysofcookies #cookies #christmas #christmascookies #food #sugar #shortbread #shortbreadcookies #ireland #scotland #irish #scottish #traditional #nutmeg #mace #sweet #artist #yummy #cakedecorating #cakeart #cakeboss #cakeartist #foodstylist #customcakenyc #customcakes #baking #bakingaddiction #girlboss #love