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Easy Recipes: Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Festive and buttery shortbread cookies with sweet maraschino cherries and chocolate chips—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well-drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add almond extract and salt. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add in flour, mixing until combined.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Shape dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Flatten each cookie slightly and bake for 18–20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure the cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the dough. You can chill the dough slightly for easier shaping.