I would think they'd be fine. Shortbread cookies usually keep for 4-5 days in my house and would probable go another couple days but they are gone by then

Btw I sometimes do shortbread cookies with rosemary and bits of dark chocolate in it and they are soooooo good. It's a popular holiday treat in our house.

If I had room I would probably stick my airtight container in the freezer until Thursday morning. And I would make sure they were good and cool before putting them in the container.

Of course you can. Let cool completely and then put in a good airtight container. They will be fine.

Shortbread cookies? Like the traditional Scottish ones I'm thinking of? They stay good for quite a while. They are so dry to begin with. Surely a week is fine, or a couple weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yes you can. The the day before, set your oven on 300°, turn it off, and place your shortbread on a cooling rack in the oven overnight (or for about 4 hours), they'll be fresh again in the morning.

No. They won't be good by Thursday.

Anonymous wrote:Do you hate your guests, OP?

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, as long as they are in an airtight container

Absolutely

Yes, as long as they are in an airtight container

No.

Do you hate your guests, OP?

I want to make them early. Can't freeze them - don't have room in the freezer. I can store them in the basement, though, which is fairly cool.

Will they be 100% fine if I make them Saturday for Thursday evening consumption?