Tender cherry shortbread cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with the buttery richness of shortbread. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon snack to a special holiday gathering. With their delicate texture and bursts of fruity flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 17 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, pink pepper and salt. Set aside.
- Place the butter and 1/3 cup sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks and beat for an additional minute. In two additions, add the flour mixture, beating on low speed until just combined between additions. Pulse in the dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a clean, dry surface. Transfer the cookie dough to the plastic wrap, form into a 2-inch-wide log, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a sharp, thin knife, cut the log into 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Set the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart, and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Bake until just set, 25 minutes. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack.
CHERRY SHORTBREAD BARS
I got this delicious recipe for cherry shortbread bars from my mother-in-law.
Provided by Anya
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.
- Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Blend brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Drain and chop cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir cherries and walnuts into the egg mixture. Place mixture on top of the baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with enough cherry liquid to spread easily. Frost cooled bars. Cut into squares after icing has set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A wonderful change from the standard shortbread! Chocolate shortbread cookies with cherry bits and flavoring, dipped in chocolate. Store covered, in the refrigerator, or freeze for later.
Provided by KDL1221
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Finely chop 6 ounces baking chocolate and set aside.
- Combine flour, cold butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl; beat until mixture resembles small crumbs. Stir in chopped chocolate, maraschino cherries, and almond extract until well combined.
- Pour 2 tablespoons sugar into a shallow bowl. Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar until coated. Arrange cookies 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Use the bottom of a cup to flatten cookies to 1 1/2-inch rounds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to waxed paper; let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- Heat remaining chocolate in a small pot, stirring occasionally, until melted. Add 1 tablespoon butter and milk; stir until mixture is melted and runs off a spoon with ease. Add another tablespoon of butter and milk if needed.
- Dip each cookie at least halfway into the melted chocolate mixture. Lay the dipped cookies back on the waxed paper. Let cool and harden for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
CHERRY SHORTBREAD HEARTS
"This recipe for heart-shaped cookies is one of the tastiest I've tried," writes Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "Folks always "ooh" and "aah" over the buttery taste combined with chocolate. These make great Valentine's Day gifts wrapped up in cellophane and ribbon."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the cherries, water and extract until dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SOUR CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Make and share this Sour Cherry Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 24-36 cookies, 12-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt; stir well.
- Add butter and mix with electric mixer on low speed until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
- Add cherries and vanilla and mix until the cherries are evenly distributed, 20 to 30 seconds.
- Scrape half of dough from bowl onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll the dough out ¼ inch thick. Lift parchment paper onto a rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining piece of dough.
- Chill both baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F Remove baking sheets from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch rounds (or shape of your choice).
- Place cookies on baking sheets. Keep cookies refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Bake cookies, one sheet at a time, on center rack of oven for 20 to 25 minutes each.
- Cool on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes, then dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 4.1
SHORTBREAD CHERRY CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE
This cookie is loaded with chocolate and cherries! They are so moist and delicious.
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cream together the sugar, butter, egg and almond extract until well blended and fluffy. Then add in the flour and salt and stir just until combined. Then add the chocolate chips. Gently fold in the cherries that have been cut up. Stir in carefully so the cherries don't break apart too much.
- Chill the dough for about an hour so it will be easier to roll into balls.
- Roll into about 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with a silpat baking mat or parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Cool on a cooling rack.
CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Make and share this Cherry Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 dozen, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a food processor, mix the flour, butter, sugar and salt for 20 seconds.
- Add the cherries and pulse until chopped (about 20 seconds).
- Turn out the mixture onto a work surface and gather into a smooth, compact ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, form the dough into a 7 by 9 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into 12 rectangles. Prick each cookie 3 times with a fork.
- Using a metal spatula, place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Bake until light golden brown (30 minutes).
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely and sprinkle with sugar.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and flour. This will make a big difference in the final product.
- Make sure the butter is cold and the flour is sifted before you start mixing the dough. This will help to create a light and flaky cookie.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create crispy edges and a soft and chewy center.
- Let the cookies cool completely before you enjoy them. This will help to develop the flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Tender Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their buttery shortbread crust and sweet and tart cherry filling, these cookies are sure to please everyone. Whether you are baking them for a party or just to enjoy as a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
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