diff --git a/cookie-crd.yaml b/cookie-crd.yaml
index 8872577..40c2e19 100644
--- a/cookie-crd.yaml
+++ b/cookie-crd.yaml
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ spec:
     kind: CookieRecipe
     plural: cookierecipes
     singular: cookierecipe
+    shortNames:
+      - cr
   scope: Namespaced
   versions:
     - name: v1