White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Delicate and buttery shortbread cookies filled with bits of dried cherries and creamy white chocolate, perfect for the holidays or an elegant tea-time treat.
- 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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Fold in chopped dried cherries and white chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Do not overbake.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to handle easily.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra decorative touch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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