Cherry Shortbread Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - ½ cup powdered sugar.
03 - ½ tablespoon vanilla extract.
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
05 - ½ teaspoon salt.
06 - ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained.
07 - ⅔ cup chocolate chips.

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk flour and salt together.
02 - Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
03 - Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add flour mixture to make dough.
05 - Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
06 - Shape dough into 2-inch diameter log.
07 - Wrap in plastic and chill 1-2 hours.
08 - Preheat oven to 325°F.
09 - Line baking sheet with parchment.
10 - Slice dough into ¼-inch rounds.
11 - Place 1 inch apart on sheet.
12 - Bake 10-15 minutes until edges are golden.
13 - Cool 5 minutes on sheet.
14 - Transfer to cooling rack.

# Notes:

01 - A festive twist on classic shortbread cookies.
02 - Make sure cherries are well drained and dough is properly chilled for best results.
03 - Perfect for holiday cookie plates and gifting.

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