Description
Delicate cherry almond shortbread cookies blend European elegance with sweet sophistication. Buttery crumbles melt deliciously, delivering elegant flavor notes that welcome pleasant moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup maraschino cherries (chopped)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously blend softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and almond extract until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour, stirring at a low speed until the dough develops a delicate, crumbly texture.
- Carefully fold chopped maraschino cherries throughout the dough, ensuring an even distribution of the vibrant red fruit pieces.
- Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper, methodically rolling it into a cylindrical shape approximately 2 inches thick.
- Securely wrap the dough log in parchment paper and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to solidify and meld flavors.
- Warm the oven to 350°F, positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet to prepare for cookie formation.
- Remove chilled dough and slice into precise half-inch rounds, arranging them spaciously on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching carefully to achieve golden edges while maintaining a tender interior.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop a delicate, crumbly texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough creates a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture that transforms ordinary cookies into extraordinary treats.
- Maraschino cherries add vibrant color and unexpected bursts of fruity sweetness that complement the rich, buttery base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg