CHERRY SHORTBREAD HEARTS

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"This recipe for heart-shaped cookies is one of the tastiest I've tried," writes Elaine Anderson from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "Folks always "ooh" and "aah" over the buttery taste combined with chocolate. These make great Valentine's Day gifts wrapped up in cellophane and ribbon."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry and finely chopped
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the cherries, water and extract until dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MÃLIK Mamaa
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I've made these cherry shortbread hearts several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Nsovo Khoza
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These cherry shortbread hearts are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Bachilo nantapika Nantapika amade
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I love the way these cherry shortbread hearts look! They're so festive and perfect for any party.


Nfor Shanella
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These cherry shortbread hearts are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They're a great treat for any occasion.


Logan Ritchie
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I've never made shortbread before, but these cherry shortbread hearts were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Eacen Patwary
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These cherry shortbread hearts are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a delicious and festive treat.


REDOY YT
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I made these cherry shortbread hearts for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Ali Hamaz
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These cherry shortbread hearts are so cute and festive! I love making them for Valentine's Day.


tech and tricks
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I've made these cherry shortbread hearts several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Henry George
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These cherry shortbread hearts are the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Marc Knight
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I made these cherry shortbread hearts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Prossy American Height
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These cherry shortbread hearts are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of the sweet cherries and the buttery shortbread. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.