Savor the Festive Delights of Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Embark on a holiday baking adventure with these festive Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies, combining buttery sweetness with bright red cherries and rich chocolate chips for the perfect Christmas treat.
Whether it's a cozy family gathering or a bustling holiday party, these Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies bring the magical spirit of the season right to your cookie platter.
Ideal for Christmas gift-giving or decorating your holiday dessert table, this recipe captures the essence of festive baking at its finest. Ready to create some Christmas magic with these eye-catching treats? Let's dive into this straightforward and utterly rewarding recipe.
Festive and Sweet: Your Perfect Christmas Maraschino Shortbread
These delightful Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies not only showcase the perfect holiday colors but also deliver an unforgettable taste with simple, quality ingredients. Furthermore, this recipe brings the joy of Christmas cookie-making to life, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
Here's how you can achieve that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive taste, complete with professional tips to ensure every holiday batch turns out wonderfully.
Serving Suggestions:
- Arrange your Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies on a festive holiday platter
- Include them in Christmas cookie gift boxes for friends and neighbors
- Serve alongside hot cocoa for a cozy Christmas evening treat
- Display on your Christmas dessert table for a pop of seasonal red
- Package in holiday tins for thoughtful homemade gifts
Pro Tips for Perfect Christmas Cherry Shortbread:
- Temperature Control: Ensure your butter is perfectly room temperature for the ideal Christmas cookie texture
- Cherry Preparation: Pat maraschino cherries thoroughly dry to prevent color bleeding into the holiday dough
- Dough Handling: Work quickly and gently to maintain the shortbread's delicate Christmas texture
- Holiday Storage: Keep cookies in festive tins separated by parchment paper
- Festive Presentation: Consider dusting with powdered sugar for a snow-like effect
Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Recipe:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 24 holiday cookies
- Equipment: Electric mixer, baking sheet, parchment paper, plastic wrap
Transform your kitchen into a Christmas cookie workshop with these irresistible holiday treats that promise to delight everyone who tries them.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and well-drained
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for snowfall effect (optional)
Directions:
- Create the Cookie Base: Beat room temperature butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until light and festively fluffy.
- Add Dry Elements: Sift together flour and salt, then gradually mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Incorporate Holiday Colors: Fold in the well-drained cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape for Christmas: Form the dough into a log on plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for one hour.
- Prepare for Holiday Baking: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice Holiday Cookies: Cut chilled dough into festive rounds and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for approximately 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Ready to Celebrate!
These Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful combination of holiday colors and flavors that make them perfect for the season.
Holiday Storage Solutions:
- Christmas Cookie Jar: Keep your festive cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- Holiday Freezing: Store unbaked dough logs wrapped well for up to 3 months
- Festive Packaging: Layer cookies between wax paper in decorative Christmas tins
- Gift Preparation: Package in holiday-themed boxes with festive ribbon
- Freshness Tips: Store away from heat to maintain their perfect Christmas texture
These special Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies represent the perfect harmony of holiday colors and delicate cookie texture. Moreover, their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth consistency combined with the festive pop of cherries and chocolate creates a Christmas cookie experience that's sure to become a beloved holiday tradition. Whether you're baking for a Christmas party or sharing with loved ones, these Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies deliver holiday joy in every bite.
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CHRISTMAS MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Transform your kitchen into a Christmas cookie workshop with these irresistible holiday treats that promise to delight everyone who tries them.
- Total Time: 39 minute
- Yield: 24 holiday cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and well-drained
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
- Additional powdered sugar for snowfall effect (optional)
Instructions
- Create the Cookie Base: Beat room temperature butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until light and festively fluffy.
- Add Dry Elements: Sift together flour and salt, then gradually mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Incorporate Holiday Colors: Fold in the well-drained cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape for Christmas: Form the dough into a log on plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for one hour.
- Prepare for Holiday Baking: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice Holiday Cookies: Cut chilled dough into festive rounds and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for approximately 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes Chilling time: 1 hour
