Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Christmas Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tbsp Almond extract
  • 2/3 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tbsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Nuts- optional

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter, salted

• Desserts

  • 3/4 cup Maraschino cherries

Found on myincrediblerecipes.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened salted butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 tablespoon almond extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup diced maraschino cherries
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup nuts- optional

Directions

• Drain your cherries and place onto a few sheets of paper towel to remove most of the cherry juice, then dice
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together your butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract
• Now mix in your flour
• Fold on your maraschino cherries and chocolate chips
• Knead your dough in your hands to remove and air bubbles and form into a log shape
• Roll your dough log in Saran Wrap and refrigerate over night
• Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper
• Unwrap and slice your dough in thick slices
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown
• ENJOY!