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Holiday Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

If you're looking for something festive that's sure to delight everyone from the kids to grandma and grandpa, then look no further than these deliciously simple Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ C. Powdered sugar
  • 2 C. All purpose flour
  • ½ Tbsp. Vanilla
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ¾ C. Maraschino cherries chopped
  • 1 C. Butter softened
  • C. Chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Dab the chopped cherries dry with a paper towel.
  • Blend together the butter, vanilla and ½ cup of powdered sugar.
  • Mix in the flour and salt.
  • Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Form the dough into a log shape about 2 inches thick, and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill the dough for 2 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap the dough, and cut it into slices that are about ¼ of an inch thick.
  • Place the sliced cookies on the baking sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cook time.
  • Let cool before serving.
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