I expected small, delicate shortbread squares with pictures baked on them. What I got was big, thick cookies with pictures that crumble off, even though I brushed the pan with butter and floured it. Because they were so thick, it was hard to cut them and most of the edges broke off. I was very disappointed in the cookies and the recipe that came with it. They didn't even taste like the shortbread I love. The pan is very sturdy and might make a nice small cake, but forget the cookies unless you like huge, thick, tasteless cookies.