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