I have always had a soft spot for shortbread cookies filled with a creamy center. I like to give them out as holiday gifts. The dough for these cookies can be stiff to pipe, so it is best to fill the pastry bag with small amounts, keeping your hand and grip close to the tip. This will allow you to apply more pressure and pipe more easily.
Aran Goyoaga is a culinary-school graduate and a full-time food writer, stylist, and photographer. Her award-winning blog, Canelle et Vanille, receives millions of visits a year. Born and raised in the Basque region of Spain, she now lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her husband and two children.