Description
Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with sweet cherry flavor. These festive cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting, with an optional white chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped (drained & patted dry)
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 4 oz white chocolate, melted (for drizzling or dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare cherries – Drain and finely chop maraschino cherries. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Cream butter & sugar – In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flavor & flour – Mix in almond extract (or vanilla). Gradually add flour and salt until a dough forms. Fold in chopped cherries.
- Chill dough – Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (to firm up for slicing).
- Preheat oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice & bake – Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & decorate – Let cookies cool on a wire rack. Optional: drizzle or dip in melted white chocolate for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg