Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies: The Best Festive Treat
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider chilling the dough for an hour before baking.
- You can decorate the cookies with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg