Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are delightful, buttery treats enhanced with chopped maraschino cherries and optional mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake the cookies for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly, then dust the tops with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to maintain the delicate texture of the shortbread.
- Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to avoid overbaking.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg