Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies That Wow Everyone
Deliciously festive cookies filled with maraschino cherries.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, dust cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies