Description
Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped (drained)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or your fingertips.
- If desired, sprinkle a few red and green sprinkles on top of each cookie for a festive touch.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread, Shortbread Cookies, Holiday Cookies