Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

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Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
85 min.
24
209kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies, a treat that beautifully marries the rich, creamy essence of chocolate with the playful sweetness of maraschino cherries. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a festive gathering, celebrating a special moment, or simply pampering yourself with a delectable dessert. With a buttery base and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Ready in just 85 minutes and yielding 24 scrumptious cookies, this recipe is both approachable and rewarding. The fusion of white or dark chocolate, combined with the tender cherries, creates a cookie that not only looks impressive but tastes unforgettable. Imagine the joy of biting into a cookie that cradles the lusciousness of melted chocolate and the delightful burst of cherry flavor! And if you're feeling a bit fancy, you can dip them in chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.

Perfect for sharing with friends and family or to enjoy during a quiet moment with your favorite cup of tea, these shortbread cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Why not give them a try? Your kitchen will fill with aromatic joy, and your loved ones will appreciate the sweet gesture!

Ingredients

  • ounces and/or chocolate dark white chopped
  • 0.5 cup and/or chocolate chips dark white
  • 0.5 cup confectioners sugar 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup maraschino cherries chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking paper
  • oven
  • double boiler
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cream the butter and the sugar.
  2. Mix the flour and the salt.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet until it starts forming larger clumps.
  4. Mix in the maraschino cherries, white chocolate and vanilla extract.Form the dough into the shape that you want, wrap it in plastic and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour. (I did a rectangular log but you could also do a circular log.)
  5. Cut the log into 1/4 inch thick slices and place them on a parchment lined baking pan with one inch of space between them.
  6. Bake in a preheated 325F oven until they just start to turn lightly golden brown on top, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Let cool completely.Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. (optional)Dip the cookies into the chocolate and place on a sheet of parchment paper and let cool until the chocolate sets. (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Calories209kcal
Protein4.23%
Fat55.67%
Carbs40.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.08
Glycemic Load
6.51
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.2913043403431%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.26kcal
10.46%
Fat:13g
20%
Saturated Fat:8.28g
51.75%
Carbohydrates:21.07g
7.02%
Net Carbohydrates:19.3g
7.02%
Sugar:9.88g
10.98%
Cholesterol:20.66mg
6.89%
Sodium:56.07mg
2.44%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Caffeine:7.56mg
2.52%
Protein:2.22g
4.44%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.14%
Copper:0.2mg
10.24%
Iron:1.7mg
9.46%
Fiber:1.77g
7.08%
Magnesium:25.8mg
6.45%
Selenium:4.5µg
6.43%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.95%
Folate:20.13µg
5.03%
Vitamin A:244.86IU
4.9%
Phosphorus:47.66mg
4.77%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.09%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.8%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.69%
Potassium:107.25mg
3.06%
Calcium:27.5mg
2.75%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin K:1.82µg
1.73%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%