Description
Deliciously rich and buttery shortbread cookies infused with white chocolate and dried cherries.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract to incorporate it.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious cookies!
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
- Choose high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
- Fresh dried cherries are ideal for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies, shortbread cookies, dessert recipes