Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
2/3 c. chocolate chips1 c. unsalted butter- room temperature
1/2 c. powdered sugar
3/4 c. maraschino cherries-chopped (on the paper towel spread cherries to drain well or just use candied maraschino cherries)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cream the butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a mixer.
Mix the flour and salt together, then sift it into the butter mixture and work the dough with your hands.
Mix chocolate chips and sliced cherries.
Form the dough into a log shape, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least one hour.
Shape the dough into cookies and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
After the cookies have cooled fully, take them from the baking pan and serve.