Description
These Christmas Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a buttery, tender crumb and bursts of sweet candied cherries in every bite. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup candied red cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup candied green cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavor: Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Add Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped red and green candied cherries.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, dip half of each cooled cookie in melted white chocolate and let it set before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
