Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Posted by Adam Mathis
Almond Extract, Maraschino Cherries, Unsalted Butter, Powdered Sugar, All-Purpose Flour
Professional-Grade Baking Sheet that is Perfect for Baking Cookies
Cherry Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These buttery, crumbly Cherry Shortbread Cookies are bursting with sweet cherries. They're ideal for anything from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour a little at a time until the dough comes together.
- Add the chopped maraschino cherries and mix well.
- Place the dough in 1-inch balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Press down lightly on each cookie with the tines of a fork to flatten slightly.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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