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Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread

Delightful Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

These Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread cookies combine a buttery texture and festive fruity sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with natural sweetener
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips if using.
  5. Portion dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart and each mound about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are very lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gifting and can be adapted with different mix-ins such as nuts or dried cherries.

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