Description
Indulge in the buttery, crumbly goodness of these White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of white chocolate and the tartness of dried cherries, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dried cherries
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- Extra white chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the almond extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Add Cherries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and white chocolate chips.
- Shape and Chill: Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into rounds, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Drizzle: Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for gifting.
- Consider using vanilla extract or dried cranberries as variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
