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Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

This Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe mixes buttery shortbread with sweet cherries and chocolate for an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries chopped and well drained
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Cling Film

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Beat unsalted butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour with salt and sift into the butter mixture, then knead gently until it forms a dough.
  3. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
  4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Remove dough from the fridge, slice into round cookies, and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chocolate chips for white chocolate or adding nuts for extra texture.

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