Description
These White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, rich white chocolate and tangy cherries, all wrapped up in a buttery shortbread cookie. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped cherries (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and sugar. Mix well until the dough comes together.
- Add Chocolate and Cherries: Stir in the white chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers to form cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use dried cherries for a more intense cherry flavor, or fresh cherries for a juicier bite.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg