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Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Cherry Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love

These Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a simple yet delicious holiday treat, combining buttery goodness with bursts of maraschino cherries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and leveled
  • ¾ cup Maraschino Cherries drained and chopped

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter on medium speed for about 1 minute until light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and maraschino cherry juice, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  2. Slowly add all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture while mixing on low speed. Continue mixing just until a soft dough forms and no dry flour remains. Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries using a spatula.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and shape it into a disc about 1 inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls, about 2 teaspoons each, and place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a zip-top bag. They can last up to 2 months in the freezer.

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