Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Rating: 3.88 stars
32 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 3

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
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

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  • 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 Facts

Per Serving:
217.7 calories; protein 1.3g 3% DV; carbohydrates 18.8g 6% DV; fat 15.5g 24% DV; cholesterol 40.7mg 14% DV; sodium 109.7mg 4% DV. Full Nutrition

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SPEARL20
Rating: 4 stars
10/23/2004
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 sugar with granulated sugar and add some vanilla for flavor. I love shortbread but this needed a little something! Read More
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KMACDONALD77
Rating: 3 stars
12/22/2003
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. Read More
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(76)
32 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 3
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KMACDONALD77
Rating: 3 stars
12/21/2003
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. Read More
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SPEARL20
Rating: 4 stars
10/23/2004
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 sugar with granulated sugar and add some vanilla for flavor. I love shortbread but this needed a little something! Read More
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(31)
BUSTERBABIE
Rating: 1 stars
08/29/2002
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 this one. Read More
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Ziggy
Rating: 4 stars
12/20/2006
In this recipe the short bread came out softer than i would have expected. I ended up tapping the uncooked dough with my finger rather than using the floured fork. I was pleasantly surprised when i ended up with purple cookies. I used frozen cherries and some of the juice ended up in the batter. But in the future i plan to just make shortbread thumbprints and use cherry preserves. The cookies were more bland than i had hoped. But put a plate full in front of me and i'll still devour them. Read More
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TRAVELLINGTIGER
Rating: 5 stars
09/17/2006
EASY TO MAKE. WE LOVED THESE COOKIES. IMADE THEM STRICTLY FOLLOWING THE RECIPE THE FIRST TIME. THEY WERE GREAT. THE SECOND TIME I ADDED VANILLA AND COCONUT. THEY STILL TURNED OUT GREAT. Read More
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LouisvilleHugger
Rating: 2 stars
12/07/2010
Is there a certain technique I'm missing out on regarding shortbread cookies? As another reviewer states back in 2000 these ran all over my baking sheet as well. They're flatter than a pancake and I'm disappointed. I don't recommend using this recipe if you're not sure what you're doing. Try a recipe with more in depth instructions. Read More
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Kathy Wing
Rating: 5 stars
07/12/2008
I had some fresh cherries we had just picked and was looking for some different ways to use them. This were great. Very rich and yummy. Read More
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Roxanne
Rating: 4 stars
12/18/2006
Loved them! I used pitted sour cherries and put chocolate chips on top before baking. I did increase the baking time to 14 mins. to get them more of a golden brown. Read More
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JGSMITH
Rating: 5 stars
12/23/2003
Easy Delicious and something different! Love this one!!!! Read More
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