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white-chocolate cherry shortbread

Recipe by
Jrkgkf Jfjgk
Hoboken, NJ

Perfect festive recipe for the holiday cookie exchange!

yield 55 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For white-chocolate cherry shortbread

  • 1/2 c
    maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    cold butter
  • 12 oz
    white chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 tsp
    shortening
  • OPTIONAL
  • 2 dash
    red food coloring (optional)
  • white nonpareils and/or red edible glitter

How To Make white-chocolate cherry shortbread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • 3
    Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring.
  • 4
    Knead mixture until it forms a smooth ball. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1-1/2-inch rounds.
  • 5
    Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
  • 6
    In a small saucepan, combine remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and the shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  • 7
    If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on parchment or waxed paper until chocolate is set.
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