Description
A festive twist on classic cookies, Glace Cherry Shortbread combines rich buttery flavor with colorful cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup glace cherries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped glace cherries.
- Shape the dough into logs and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and bake until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a variation, you can use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and more fiber. Consider serving with festive garnishes or alongside hot beverages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday, dessert, shortbread, festive
