Cherry Shortbread Cookies

20 Reviews

“This is an easy shortbread recipe to make and really delicious. I sometimes make this at Christmas along with my other recipes for shortbread is a favorite of mine at Christmas as well as my family's.” - by Carol

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped cherries
1 cup butter

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Original recipe yields 2 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Cream butter and confectioners' sugar together. Add the cornstarch and flour and mix well. Stir in the chopped cherries. Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet then press with tines of a floured fork.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
218 cal
11%

Fat
15.5 g
24%

Carbs
18.8 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (20)

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KMACDONALD77

Dec. 21, 2003

"This recipe can actually be one of the best shortbread cookie recipes. The only error is that there shouldn't be 1 cup of butter, only 3/4 cup butter...." See more"

SPEARL20

Oct. 23, 2004

"I quadrupled this recipe for a large group. the previous reviewer is right, only use 3/4 cup butter.. Also make sure your cherries are thawed out or fresh. I might even replace some of the powdered..." See more sugar with granulated sugar, and add some vanilla for flavor. I love shortbread, but this needed a little something!"

BUSTERBABIE

Aug. 29, 2002

"I was very disappointed with the recipe. I made it twice and tried adding extra flour the second time since the cookies ran all over my baking sheet the first time. Sorry, but I would not recommend th..." See moreis one."

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