Chocolate-Cherry Sugar-Crusted Shortbread

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Cherry Sugar-Crusted Shortbread
48 min.
8
474kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and tart cherries with our Chocolate-Cherry Sugar-Crusted Shortbread. This dessert, perfect for gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, is a true treat for the senses. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base, each square is generously studded with semisweet chocolate mini-morsels and finely chopped dried cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

What makes this recipe even more enticing is the final touch: each buttery square is rolled in granulated sugar, resulting in a shimmering, sweet crust that adds an irresistible crunch. Whether enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee, served at a tea party, or offered as a sweet bite after dinner, these shortbread squares promise to be a hit with family and friends alike.

Ready in just 48 minutes and yielding 8 delightful servings, this dessert is not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Join us in the kitchen and treat yourself to a batch of these delicious Chocolate-Cherry Sugar-Crusted Shortbreads. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup cherries dried finely chopped
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate mini-morsels 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add powdered sugar, beating well.
  2. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate mini-morsels, cherries, and vanilla.
  3. Line an 8" square pan with aluminum foil, allowing foil to extend over edges of pan. Lightly grease foil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Press dough into pan.
  4. Bake at 325 for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool 30 minutes or until slightly warm in pan. Use foil to gently lift shortbread from pan.
  5. Cut shortbread into 1" squares using a sharp knife.
  6. Roll shortbread squares in 1/2 cup granulated sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein4.09%
Fat48.17%
Carbs47.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.15
Glycemic Load
31.35
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.5126087043596%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:473.86kcal
23.69%
Fat:25.54g
39.28%
Saturated Fat:15.85g
99.06%
Carbohydrates:56.95g
18.98%
Net Carbohydrates:55.1g
20.04%
Sugar:25.46g
28.29%
Cholesterol:61.33mg
20.44%
Sodium:221.06mg
9.61%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Caffeine:4.7mg
1.57%
Protein:4.88g
9.76%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.66%
Selenium:14.11µg
20.16%
Folate:72.34µg
18.08%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.05%
Vitamin A:846.3IU
16.93%
Iron:2.24mg
12.43%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.34%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.83%
Fiber:1.85g
7.39%
Phosphorus:63.25mg
6.32%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.76%
Magnesium:18.85mg
4.71%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Vitamin K:2.5µg
2.38%
Potassium:80.79mg
2.31%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.19%
Calcium:19.76mg
1.98%
Source:My Recipes