White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A basic shortbread recipe requires nothing more than butter, flour, and sugar. This version is dressed up a bit with the addition of maraschino cherries and a dip in melted white chocolate.


White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread

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Servings: Makes about 60.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Related Categories: Cherries, Shortbread Cookies, White Chocolate
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
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  • 2-1/2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2  cup
    sugar
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  • 1  cup
    cold butter
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  • 12  ounces
    white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    almond extract
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  • 2  drops
    red food coloring (optional)
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  • 2  teaspoons
    shortening
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    White nonpareils and/or red edible glitter (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well.
2.
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Knead mixture until it forms a smooth ball.
3.
Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1-1/2-inch rounds.
4.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
5.
In a small saucepan, combine remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and the shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. Makes about 60.
6.
To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition information
Calories 87, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 28 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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