Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Cherry Shortbread Cookies. These buttery treats are studded with red and green candied cherries, making them a perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the almond extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in the chopped cherries and pecans if using.
- Shape and bake: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can roll the dough into a log for uniform cookies.
- Sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking for extra sparkle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
