Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 tablespoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup Argo(R) OR Kingsford's(R) Corn Starch; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cherries; 1 ounce bittersweet OR semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon sugar; DRIZZLE; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Argo(R) OR Kingsford's(R) Corn Starch
1/2 cup finely chopped dried cherries
1 ounce bittersweet OR semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
DRIZZLE
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon shortening

1
MIX butter, sugar and almond extract thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and corn starch. Add cherries and chocolate.
2
FORM into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Pour sugar on a small plate; dip bottom of drinking glass in sugar and gently press down on each cookie to flatten.
3
BAKE in a preheated 300u00b0F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
4
COOL 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
PLACE 2 ounces chocolate and shortening in a small resealable plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH for about 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted. Snip off corner and drizzle over cookies.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon almond extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

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