Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe

Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, stormed into our hearts when the eponymous show first premiered in 2020 on Apple TV+. Now three seasons in, Ted’s quirky personality and infectious charm continue to captivate us. Another thing that’s caught our attention? The Ted Lasso biscuit recipe.

One of Ted’s heartwarming traits, which at first was a way to get to know his new colleague, is daily treating his boss Rebecca Welton (played by Hannah Waddingham) to a pink box of shortbread biscuits. (Biscuit is the British food name for cookie.) While Rebecca desperately tries to find out where he’s getting the apparently delicious biscuits, we later find out that Ted’s been baking the biscuits himself the whole time.

Now you can re-create the “biscuits with the boss” experience in your own home! Our copycat Ted Lasso biscuits recipe is most similar to a Scottish shortbread recipe, with just a few simple additions.

Copycat Ted Lasso Biscuit Ingredients

• Butter: This is a buttery shortbread, so don’t skimp on the good stuff. Use Kerrygold, Plugra or another European-style butter with at least 82% butterfat.
• Confectioners’ sugar: To keep the shortbread delicate, soft and light, confectioners’ sugar is used in place of granulated sugar. Confectioners’ sugar is finer, lighter and dissolves easily into the dough, whereas granulated sugar would weigh down the dough and create a heavy shortbread.
• Vanilla extract: Since there are so few ingredients in this Ted Lasso shortbread recipe, it’s worth splurging on high-quality ingredients, like the best vanilla extract, so this shortbread can taste its very best.
• All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour gives these Ted Lasso cookies the perfect amount of structure without making them dense or heavy.

Directions

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar

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In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter and confectioners’ sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, two to three minutes.

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Beat in the vanilla extract.

Step 2: Whisk the flour and salt

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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

Step 3: Combine the flour and butter mixtures

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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, one to two minutes.

Step 4: Press the dough into the pan

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Transfer the dough to a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Use a spatula to flatten the dough in one layer. Cover the pan with storage wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5: Bake the biscuits

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Preheat the oven to 300°F. Use a knife to score the dough into 2-inch rectangles. Use a fork to prick a pattern onto the top of each rectangle. Bake the cookies until they’re golden brown and firm in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 6: Slice and cool

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With a sharp knife, slice through the baked biscuits while they’re still warm to ensure they are completely separated, and then let them cool completely to room temperature.

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Recipe Variations

• Use a hint of lemon: Lemon zest would brighten up the flavor beautifully. Grate half a lemon and beat the zest into the dough. Just be careful when you zest the lemon to avoid getting the bitter white pith in the dough.
• Coat them in sugar: Want this Ted Lasso shortbread recipe a little sweeter with a bit of crunch? Once the shortbread has been baked and cut, sprinkle granulated, demerara, turbinado or sanding sugar all over the tops of the biscuits. This is a good opportunity to include flavored sugars like cinnamon sugar, chai sugar, lemon sugar or lavender sugar.
• Include culinary-grade lavender: Another easy way to include lavender is by adding 2 teaspoons of the flower right to the dough. The lavender won’t create an overpowering floral taste but a subtle, delicate floral hint. Perfect for a tea party!
• Add extra mix-ins: Just as with with lavender, you can use other mix-ins to flavor the Ted Lasso cookies. Mini chocolate chips, dried fruits, chopped nuts, fall spices, and candied citrus peels or ginger are all great additions to this Ted Lasso biscuits recipe.

How to Store Ted Lasso Biscuits

Once the cookies have cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container so they stay buttery soft. They can be kept at room temperature for up to one week.

Can you freeze Ted Lasso biscuits?

Yes, you can freeze Ted Lasso biscuits. Once they’ve been baked, cut and cooled to room temperature, place the cookies in an airtight container. Freeze the shortbread for up to two months, and thaw the Ted Lasso cookies on the counter for one to two hours when you’re ready to enjoy them again.

Can you make this Ted Lasso biscuit recipe ahead of time?

Absolutely! Once you press the dough into the pan, score the biscuits and prick a pattern into each rectangle, cover the pan tightly with storage wrap and refrigerate the dough for up to two days. On the day you’re serving the Ted Lasso shortbread recipe, take the storage wrap off the pan and bake as directed.

Ted Lasso Biscuit Tips

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Do I have to poke holes in the shortbread?

Yes, you need to poke holes in the shortbread. The holes release steam while the cookies bake to promote even baking and to prevent unsightly puffs and bubbles.

Where can I buy the special pink box that Ted uses to give these biscuits to Rebecca?

For an extra authentic experience, serve your Ted Lasso biscuits recipe in these pink boxes, just as Ted Lasso would.