Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful and festive holiday treat. They combine the rich, buttery goodness of traditional shortbread cookies with the vibrant red and green colors of maraschino cherries. Here’s a simple recipe to make these delicious cookies:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well-drained and chopped
  • Red and green food coloring (optional)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

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