Description
Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a festive treat that blends buttery shortbread with the sweet-tart flavor of maraschino cherries. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a unique flavor and a beautiful pop of color on your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let them cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Don’t overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- For a fun twist, consider adding a drizzle of white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg