Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies: Easy Delightful Treats
Enjoy these delightful Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and nuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, shortbread, maraschino cherries