Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies! Buttery, crumbly, and adorned with vibrant red cherries, each bite offers a delightful crunch that complements a cozy cup of cocoa. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies will surely spread joy and warmth throughout the season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped (drained)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and vanilla extract.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg