Description
Delightful shortbread cookies infused with the sweetness of maraschino cherries, perfect for holiday festivities.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped (drained)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chopped maraschino cherries and vanilla.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Avoid overbaking and ensure the cherries are well-drained to maintain dough consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg