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Melt In Your Mouth Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Melt In Your Mouth Cherry Shortbread Cookies You’ll Adore

Delight in these Melt In Your Mouth Cherry Shortbread Cookies, a festive treat blending buttery richness with maraschino cherry sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries chopped or whole

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, almond extract, and maraschino cherry juice. Mix well until creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour using a spatula until the dough starts to come together. Then, add the chopped maraschino cherries and mix until you form a soft dough.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc about one inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough and roll into balls, then place on the baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned, while the centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps maintain the cookie shape. Use room temperature butter for best results.

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