TENDER CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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I cant begin to imagine how many dozens of these lucious cookies I have made over the years. The drizzled chocolate catches the eye of everyone who walks past the cookie tray...and prompts them to try one or two. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers, optional
1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
1 cup white baking chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and lavender if desired. Divide dough in half., Roll each portion into an 8-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle each with melted dark and white chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Salar Afridi
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cherry shortbread cookies. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Baacha khan
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Adeniji Treasure Olaitan
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Inathi Ina
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the cookies.


Kainat Shehzadi
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, bake sales, and even just to enjoy with my family.


Javoney Wright
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I've never been a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these cherry shortbread cookies have changed my mind. They're so good!


FIXED HINT
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These cookies are a must-try for any shortbread lover. The combination of cherries and shortbread is simply divine.


BANGLADESH TOP 1
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cherry shortbread cookies. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Mahdi420
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Overall, these cookies were okay. They weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad either.


Kalema Innocent
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The cookies didn't spread out as much as I expected. They were more like thick shortbread bars.


Taniraj dandhal Rajput
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I found the dough to be a little too dry. I had to add extra butter to get it to come together.


Beatrice Muriu
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Senpai
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Akter Miya
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


abeer fatima
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These cookies were a hit at my last party. Everyone loved them!


Brucely Nick
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be adding these cookies to my holiday baking list.


Innocent Zaidi
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Not a fan of cherries, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. The shortbread base was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the cherries.


Aya Maria El hajj
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I've tried many shortbread cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The texture was perfect - crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth.


rita
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These cherry shortbread cookies were a delight to make and even better to eat! The combination of sweet cherries and buttery shortbread was simply irresistible.