Cherry Shortbread Cookies

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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.

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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ½ cup chopped cherries

  • 1 cup butter

Directions

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

  2. 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.

  3. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
16g Fat
19g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 30mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.