Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Christmas Cookies!
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With my favorite season here (Christmas!)
I had to bring you some cookie recipes for your cookie tray!
These are probably my all time most requested cookie that I make!
They are very easy and not to mention FUN to make too!
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You are basically rolling up the ‘log’ so that you can slice your perfect cookies 🙂
See! Perfection!
There are so many things you can do with this recipe, you use the shortbread cookie recipe base and add whatever you desire!
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One of the FIRST to go off the cookie tray- every single time!
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adapted via my friend Vera at OMGChocolatedessserts.com
The recipe
Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Christmas Cookies!
- Servings0
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened salted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 tablespoon almond extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup diced maraschino cherries
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nuts- optional
Instructions
- Drain your cherries and place onto a few sheets of paper towel to remove most of the cherry juice, then dice
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together your butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract
- Now mix in your flour
- Fold on your maraschino cherries and chocolate chips
- Knead your dough in your hands to remove and air bubbles and form into a log shape
- Roll your dough log in Saran Wrap and refrigerate over night
- Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper
- Unwrap and slice your dough in thick slices
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown
- ENJOY!
