Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of buttery shortbread, sweet white chocolate, and tangy dried cherries with these White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave a delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 3/4 cup finely chopped dried cherries
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (plus more for drizzling or dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in Add-Ins: Stir in the chopped dried cherries and white chocolate chips.
- Shape and Chill: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, roll into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into rounds, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Optionally, drizzle with melted white chocolate or dip in chocolate for decoration.
Notes
- For easier slicing, use a serrated knife.
- Dough can be made in advance and frozen for up to 2 months.
- Swap dried cherries for dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
