Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies. Their buttery texture, combined with sweet cherry bursts, creates a delightful treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies will fill your home with warmth and cheer. Whether you’re baking for family or gifting a batch, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and sweet memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped (drained)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined; the dough should be soft yet slightly crumbly.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and vanilla extract gently.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg