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Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Delightful Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies feature vibrant colors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Maraschino cherries finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips if using.
  5. Portion out the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden, and the centers are slightly soft.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and make a great gift. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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