Hidden Cherry Shortbread Cookies

February 08, 2013

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This cookie recipe only has 5 ingredients, but they are absolutely delicious! Add the cherries in the middle and they are simply amazing!

1 cup butter, softened {2 cubes}
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp almond extract
1 jar maraschino cherries, plus 1 TBSP liquid from jar
Icing:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 TBSP butter (melted)
1 TBSP maraschino cherry juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place softened butter in a mixing bowl. You'll need to whip using a whisk for about 5 minutes. I use a Kitchenaid mixer to whip the butter, but you can also use a hand mixer. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
169

Sodium
1.0mg
0% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV

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