Description
Delicious shortbread cookies infused with sweet cherries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar while the cookies are still warm.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Chill the dough properly to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, shortbread, cherry cookies, festive baking