I could honestly eat these cookies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I am not sorry about it. They are tender, perfectly sweet, and have that homemade charm that just hits right every time. Life is good.
1. Scottish Oat Cakes
You do not want to run out of these triangular treats. They are completely sugar free and gluten free.
Delicious and nutritious? I am so down with that. Serve them with jam or cheese for a total hit.
2. Petticoat Tails
It sounds like a clothing item but it is actually a tasty cookie. Petticoat tails are large round shortbreads cut into triangular slices.
Some say the name comes from the French term for little biscuits. Trust that they are as buttery as can be.
3. Lemon Scottish Shortbread Cookies
This version gets a sweet and citrusy profile from fresh lemon juice and zest. Expect that fruit zing to really shine through.
The texture is buttery and melts in your mouth. You cannot stop at just one.
4. Parlies
Legend says a shop owner created these for the gentlemen of the Scottish Parliament in the 18th century. They look like chocolate but are actually flavored with warm ground ginger.
Black treacle gives them a dark hue and mild toffee flavor. Try them with whiskey to combat the cold weather.
5. Melting Moments
I am pretty sure the name alone will get you intrigued. These vanilla biscuits are a staple for afternoon tea.
Oatmeal gives them a tender inside with a crisp exterior. A coating of coconut and a glazed cherry makes them divine.
6. Traditional Scottish Shortbread
Let’s get the show on the road with the most traditional recipe. This classic has been around since the 12th century.
It used to be a luxury item reserved for Christmas or weddings. Today it is affordable enough to bake any time.
7. Abernathy Biscuits
These small round biscuits have a nutty flavor from caraway seeds. They are not too sweet and work perfectly for tea.
A doctor actually suggested adding the sugar and seeds to enhance the flavor.
8. Brown Sugar Scottish Shortbread
This is just like the classic but with a chewy twist. Brown sugar adds a sweeter flavor and a wonderful layer of texture.
It is still buttery and crumbly. The molasses in the sugar makes it chewy.
9. Oat and Walnut Biscuits
These oatcakes are the perfect accompaniment if your cheese looks lonely. They have a crisp texture with mild earthy walnut flavors.
Afternoon tea has never tasted better. Pair these humble biscuits with sharp cheddar or crumbly gruyere.