Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Filling—a perfect combination of buttery sweetness and tart cherry goodness. These cookies are not only a nostalgic treat but also an easy-to-make dessert that will impress at any gathering. With their beautiful presentation and irresistible taste, they are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cherry jam or fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and salt. Gradually add flour until just combined.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll out half of the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place half of the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, adding a small dollop of cherry filling in the center before topping with another cookie shape.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg