Shortbread is generally baked and purchased in the lead up to Christmas, that wonderful time of the year when joy, hope, generosity and goodwill abound. Scottish in origin, shortbread biscuits are suitable for any occasion, not just at Christmas time. Unibic shortbread biscuits are made using the finest ingredients to ensure maximum enjoyment. Our pure butter shortbread range includes traditional Scottish style products as well as European products that are enjoyed around the world over the festive season. The Scottish style range includes shortbread fingers, petticoat tails and macadamia fingers.  Viennese crescents are almond shortbread baked in the European tradition. In Austria and Germany, they are known as "Kipferln" and date back to the 13th century, where they were traditionally baked for Christmas. In Greece, they are known as Kourambeithes and baked for special occasions such as Easter and Christmas. Unibic Parisienne butter shortbread, are delicate, French style biscuits. Due to their unusual shape, in France, they are fondly referred to as "Lang de Chat" or "Cat's Tongues". Try a combination of Parisienne and Viennese crescents served on a decorative plate and dusted with icing sugar.  |