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Shortbread Cherry Chocolate Cookies Recipe

This cookie is loaded with chocolate and cherries! They are so moist and delicious.
Serving30 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ cups butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 small egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 11½ ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 16 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed and cut into thirds

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cream together the sugar, butter, egg and almond extract until well blended and fluffy. Then add in the flour and salt and stir just until combined. Then add the chocolate chips. Gently fold in the cherries that have been cut up. Stir in carefully so the cherries don't break apart too much.
  • Chill the dough for about an hour so it will be easier to roll into balls.
  • Roll into about 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with a silpat baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • Cool on a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 173 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 29 mg · Sodium: 93 mg · Potassium: 21 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 297 IU · Calcium: 14 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert