Shortbread Recipe (Ted Lasso Style)

Look no further! This melt-in-your-mouth Shortbread is the Ted Lasso Biscuits Recipe that you’ve been waiting for! It’s buttery, sweet, and so deliciously flaky – oh, and SUPER easy too! The first bite will have you exclaiming, “F*** me.”

Ted Lasso Shortbread Cookies

Turn on your favorite episode of Ted Lasso and head to the kitchen! It’s time to get your own taste of the famous biscuits in the little pink box!

In this easy-to-make recipe, I use high-quality butter and cornstarch in the dough, then sprinkle sugar over the hot biscuits to make the best-tasting Ted Lasso Biscuits!

Why You Should Make This Shortbread Bars Recipe:

• Easy prep and assembly – No food processors, rolling, or cutting.
• Cornstarch and powdered sugar – Every Scot is probably cringing at those additions, but Ted was American, so I imagine he took some liberties with the classic base recipe. And I promise you, those additions are a game-changer!
• Minimal chilling – A quick chill lets the butter resolidify after mixing, giving you a flakier cookie without a long wait!
• Baking Pan – This recipe skips the hassle of cutting and bakes the dough directly in a 9×13-inch pan to prevent spreading, save time, and make it SUPER simple.

What Are Ted Lasso Shortbread Biscuits?

They’re buttery, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies that are from the popular comedy-drama Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso.

Pick up some pink boxes and serve these to your friends!

Ted Lasso Shortbread Ingredients

• Granulated sugar
• Salted butter
• Vanilla bean paste
• All-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar
• Cornstarch
• Salt

The tender, flaky goodness of any shortbread starts with the butter! Since this recipe calls for two cups, it plays a big role in the cookies, so choose high-quality butter.

High-quality butter makes this recipe bake into the best-tasting buttery shortbread treat! When I need high-quality butter, I always reach for European-style butter because it has a higher butterfat content, giving it a richer taste and softer texture.

I always reach for Kerrygold or Finlandia when I want European-style butter. Check Walmart or your grocery store, since it’s often available locally.

How To Make Ted Lasso Shortbread

1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean paste together in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Stop halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure the mixture is fully combined.
2. Whisk the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a separate large mixing bowl.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in parts, mixing between each addition only until just incorporated. The mixture will be crumbly; don’t mix until smooth.
4. Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Then use a fork to pierce the dough all over.
5. Transfer the pricked shortbread pan to the fridge to chill. Preheat the oven while the dough is chilling.
6. After chilling, transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake until the edges turn golden brown.
7. Remove the shortbread from the oven and immediately sprinkle granulated sugar over the top.
8. Slice the shortbread into rectangles or squares while still warm. Transfer the baked shortbread to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature before removing it from the pan and serving.

Prick the dough all over! This lets steam escape while baking and prevents big air bubbles from forming in the shortbread.

Shortbread Recipe Variations and Substitutions

• Unsalted Butter – We tested this Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe using both unsalted butter and salted butter. However, we found that salted butter yielded a better overall flavor. If you already have unsalted butter on hand, you can use that instead of salt, and then just add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the recipe.
• Gluten-Free Flour – Feel free to replace all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour.
• Vanilla Extract – A tablespoon of vanilla extract can be used in place of vanilla bean paste.
• Almond Extract – Almond extract can be used instead of vanilla extract. Or you could even use a little of each to create a more unique flavor in these shortbread cookies!
• Lemon Flavored Variation – Check out my Lemon Shortbread Cookie Recipe for a citrusy spin on these shortbread cookies!
• Topping Variations – Drizzle these shortbread bars with a plain, maple, or lemon drizzle. You could also drizzle them with melted white chocolate for another sweet and tasty finish!

How To Store This Shortbread Recipe (Ted Lasso Style Cookies)

Transfer the cooled, sliced shortbread to an airtight container or your favorite cookie tin! If you’re using a deep container, I suggest lining it with parchment or wax paper to separate the layers and prevent the shortbread from sticking together.

Store the Shortbread at room temperature to enjoy for up to a week. For longer storage, or to get ahead on your holiday baking, you can also freeze this shortbread!

To freeze Ted Lasso Style Cookies, place the slices on a baking sheet, then transfer them to the freezer to flash-freeze. This will prevent the cookies from freezing together in one big clump!

Place the frozen shortbread in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag, squeezing out excess air. You can also wrap the individual slices in plastic wrap, then wrap them again in aluminum foil.

Afterward, store the shortbread in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the frozen shortbread at room temperature overnight.

Make This Shortbread Recipe Ahead Of Time!

You can prepare the dough and then store it in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 week. When you’re ready to enjoy, bake the shortbread biscuits according to the recipe instructions!

These bars also stay pretty fresh for several days after baking, so make sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

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