Description
A festive, buttery shortbread cookie studded with sweet, chopped maraschino cherries. These cookies have a sandy texture and a bright, holiday appearance.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F (160C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and pale.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Slowly mix in the flour on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries using a spatula.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are barely golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American