White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies
These White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of maraschino cherries. The buttery shortbread base provides a perfect texture, making these cookies a favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 42 mins
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in chopped cherries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Refrigerate cookies for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg