Whipped Shortbread Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine butter, flour, and confectioners' sugar.

3. 3

   With an electric mixer, beat for 10 minutes, until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Spoon onto cookie sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   Place a piece of maraschino cherry onto the middle of each cookie, alternating between red and green.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, and let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies on to wire rack to cool.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container, separating each layer with waxed paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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