White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies

February 17, 2013

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I've always loved shortbread cookies. These are buttery with cherries and a hint of white chocolate.

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter
12 ounces white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 teaspoons shortening
candy sprinkles

Preheat oven to 325F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained...
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Nutritions

Calories
240

Sodium
12mg
0% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
0.9999999999999999g
3% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 8g 42%

Polysaturated Fat 0.63g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 23%

Cholesterol 27mg 9%

Sodium 12mg 0%

Potassium 57mg 1%

Protein 2g 5%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 0.9999999999999999g 3%

Sugar 14g 29%

Vitamin A 291IU 5%

Vitamin B6 0.07mg 3%

Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%

Calcium 33mg 3%

Iron 0.77mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.