WHITE-CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD RECIPE - (4.8/5)

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Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup of maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of cold butter
12 ounces of white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 teaspoons of shortening
White nonpareils and/or red edible glitter (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. 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. 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. 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. If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Rabie Chtaibi

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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.

Mzammilkhanbaloch Muzammilkhanbaloch

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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.

Chanray Matthys

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These cookies are perfect for a gift. They're so pretty and they taste amazing.

Cynthia Melgar

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I made these cookies with dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips and they were delicious.

Lisa Herne Tucker

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.

JD Jihad

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I love the shortbread crust on these cookies. It's so buttery and flaky.

Muhammad Zia

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These cookies are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the cherries add a nice pop of color.

Nahiyan Sagor

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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They're so easy to make, even for little ones.

Maki Dimakatjo

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and flavorful.

Smith Elizabeth

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I'm not a huge fan of white chocolate, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The cherries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the white chocolate.