Irresistibly Festive Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Experience the joy of baking with Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies, a delightful holiday treat bursting with flavor.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Maraschino Cherries drained and chopped finely
- ½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips optional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Blend in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for extra festivity. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg