Description
Delicious buttery shortbread cookies with tart cherries, a quintessential holiday treat created to evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add flour and salt, mixing on low until just combined. If too crumbly, add a tablespoon of milk.
- Fold in chopped dried cherries and vanilla extract.
- Divide dough into logs, wrap in parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Slice logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds, place on a lined baking sheet, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough for the best texture. Consider serving with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, shortbread, holiday baking, cherry, dessert
