Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies! Buttery and crumbly, each bite bursts with the sweet-tart flavor of maraschino cherries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as delightful gifts, these cookies add a splash of color to your dessert table and are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg