Walker’s Shortbread Christmas Recipe Favorites

Walker’s Shortbread is perfect to share with friends and family at the holidays. While Walker’s is a scrumptious Christmastime treat on its own, it’s a lot of fun to make a whole new creation with our shortbread as the base. 

Pull out all the stops with these favorite holiday recipes below (and see the entire Walker’s Shortbread Recipes collection here!)

Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Sprinkled Shortbread

With the rich notes of chocolate paired with the crisp, cool flavors of peppermint, this Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Sprinkled Shortbread is a real treat. It’s simple to make with Walker’s Shortbread Triangles, chocolate chips, a light-flavored oil (coconut oil is good) and some candy canes.  Just melt the chocolate and oil, dip the shortbread, sprinkle with crushed candy canes, chill, and enjoy. It’s a delightful Christmas treat, ideal for a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party: It’s Cookie Swap Season! - Walker's Shortbread!

Butterscotch Overload Cheesecake

Perfect for anyone that loves the satisfyingly sweet, warm notes of butterscotch, this Butterscotch Overload Cheesecake is a sure bet, which is why we’re including it in this recipe recap. Set aside some time to make it and don’t forget to decorate with Walker’s Mini Scottie Dogs - the finished product is well worth it! Make it the center of your holiday dessert spread and let the compliments roll in.

Millionaire Shortbread Bars

All-butter Walker’s Shortbread Fingers, a layer of gooey caramel, a coating of dark chocolate, and a touch of piquant, puckering sea salt are the secrets to the satisfaction delivered by our Millionaire Shortbread Bars. Try them once - just make sure to save some for your Christmas guests, if you can!

Cranachan with Walker’s Mini Shortbread Fingers

Cranachan is a traditional dessert in Scotland for Burns’ Night in January, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a nice sweet treat over here at Christmas, too. You’ll need some sweet cream, raspberries, Scotch whisky of your choosing, a bit of honey, and some oats - then decorate with Walker’s Shortbread Mini Fingers and enjoy!

Whisky Eggnog Cheesecake

Anything eggnog is a great Christmas treat, which is why this one makes our favorite holiday recipe recap. You’ll need Walker’s Shortbread to make the all-butter crust, which is then filled with a tantalizing combination of eggnog-flavored cream cheese and a dash of Scotch whisky! Topped with tantalizing nutmeg, it’s just the right amount of spice and satisfaction rolled into one. Go ahead and treat your guests this Christmas. They (and you!) deserve it.

Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifle

All-butter Walker’s Shortbread crumbs, some egg nog, sugar, egg yolks, milk, thickened with a bit of cornstarch and seasoned perfectly with nutmeg and vanilla, this Shortbread and Eggnog Pudding Trifle is perfect for Christmas - but go ahead and try it and see if you can wait a whole year before making it again! Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe, so you know it’s easy to make. You just need the right ingredients and a bit of time to make it.

Walker’s Holiday Shortbread Dirt

Easy to make, with only a few ingredients, this Walker’s Holiday Shortbread Dirt (pictured at top of article) will surely be a crowd favorite and might soon be your best-kept Christmas secret! Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe, all you need are some simple ingredients and a mixer. It couldn’t be easier to make and it’s packed with all-butter shortbread and layers of rich, satisfying vanilla or chocolate pudding - your choice!

Eggnog Icebox Cake

Naturally, Eggnog Icebox Cake is another favorite holiday recipe. It just might be the easiest one in this recipe recap! All you need are some heavy cream, powdered sugar, eggnog (of course!) and some nutmeg and Walker’s Shortbread Festive Shapes for decoration. Whip the heavy cream, add in sugar, nutmeg and eggnog, whip till peaks form, spread, top with shortbread, chill, and enjoy! (Pro tip, add some red and green sprinkles to the top for extra festive flair.)

Macallan Highland Cream

Looking for a simple Christmas dessert that can warm up any winter night? Try a Walker’s Macallan Highland Cream and experience the simple fusion of Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky and all-butter Walker’s Shortbread Highlanders. It’s a no-bake recipe and easy to mix, too. Simply whip the cream, add the rest of the ingredients, pour into glasses, and enjoy.

Explore These and Other Favorite Holiday Recipes Here

Want to see more favorite holiday recipes just like these? Check out our full collection (link at the top of this article) see what appeals to you, and unveil something new for your holiday Christmas guests this season. This Walker’s Shortbread recipe recap is just the beginning.