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Cherry Shortbread Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Carol 

"This is an easy shortbread recipe to make and really delicious. I sometimes make this at Christmas along with my other recipes for shortbread is a favorite of mine at Christmas as well as my family's."
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This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherries
  • 1 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter and confectioners' sugar together. Add the cornstarch and flour and mix well. Stir in the chopped cherries. Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet then press with tines of a floured fork.
  3. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2003 by KMACDONALD77 
This recipe can actually be one of the best shortbread cookie recipes. The only error is that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2004 by SPEARL20 
I quadrupled this recipe for a large group. the previous reviewer is right, only use 3/4 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by BUSTERBABIE 
I was very disappointed with the recipe. I made it twice and tried adding extra flour the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2006 by Ziggy 
In this recipe, the short bread came out softer than i would have expected. I ended up tapping... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 17, 2006 by TRAVELLINGTIGER 
EASY TO MAKE. WE LOVED THESE COOKIES. IMADE THEM STRICTLY FOLLOWING THE RECIPE THE FIRST TIME.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2006 by Roxanne 
Loved them! I used pitted sour cherries and put chocolate chips on top before baking. I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2003 by JGSMITH 
Easy, Delicious and something different! Love this one!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2008 by Kathy 
I had some fresh cherries we had just picked, and was looking for some different ways to use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on may 16, 2007 by bartbeck 
I made these at christmas time and received many requests for more. very easy to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.94 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2009 by pitvet 
I did not enjoy these - to me they just ended up tasting like cornstarch. I added vanilla and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 218

  • Total Fat: 15.5g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg
  • Sodium: 157mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.3g

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