Cherry Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love to Bake
These Cherry Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cherries with the richness of chocolate in a buttery shortbread cookie. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
- Ensure the cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cherry, Chocolate Chip, Shortbread, Cookies, Dessert