Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with a festive cherry twist! Perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Maraschino cherries (halved for topping)
Instructions:
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add Flour: Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
Shape the Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and gently press each with your thumb to create an indentation.
Add Cherry & Bake: Place a halved cherry in the center of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
These classic shortbread cookies are a holiday must-have, with their delicate, buttery crumb and bright cherry center! Perfect for sharing or gifting.