WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Add the flour and sugar to the bowl of the food processor and pulse for a couple seconds until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembled fine crumbs, about 10 pulses. Pour the flour mixture into the medium mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in the almond extract and the cherry juice. Mix with your hands until it forms a smooth ball, about 5 minutes. You may have to press on the dough to make it form a ball. Wrap the dough up in plastic and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Scoop out dough, about 2 teaspoons for each cookie, and shape it into balls. Hold each dough ball in your hand for about 15 to 20 seconds to let your body heat help hold the dough together. Place balls 2 inches apart on the ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in water and sugar, flatten each ball to about 1/4-inch high. If the edges crack, press the cracks back together with your fingers. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 3 to 4 minutes on the cookie sheet to let the bottoms finish setting, and then transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. In a small saucepan, add the remaining 8 ounces of chopped white chocolate and the butter. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Or microwave the chocolate and butter for 1 minute at 70% and stir, and then microwave in 10 to 15 second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth with only a few chunks remaining. Stir in the remaining chunks. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Sprinkle nonpareils or the decorative sugar on the wet chocolate. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. STORE: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container and cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Muna Giri
[email protected]These cookies are good, but I think they could be improved with a little more flavor. I might try adding some lemon zest or almond extract next time.
Valerie Holder
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for white chocolate cherry shortbread.
Rafaela Camus
[email protected]These cookies are so sweet and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Ujene Ifeanyi
[email protected]The cherries in these cookies are so plump and juicy. They really make the cookies special.
Tusiime Prossy
[email protected]I added extra white chocolate chips to my cookies, and they were heavenly! I love the combination of white chocolate and cherries.
chy Faruk
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a quick snack or dessert. My kids love them!
Brian Haske
[email protected]I made these cookies with a few healthier substitutions, such as using whole wheat flour and honey instead of sugar. They were still delicious, and they didn't taste like a diet cookie.
Galasa Anas
[email protected]I made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour, and they turned out great! They were just as delicious as the regular version.
NIKHIL NITTO
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! They're so rich and decadent, and the cherries add a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Md Tafajjoll Khan98
[email protected]I just made these cookies and they are delicious! They're so easy to make and the flavor combination of white chocolate and cherries is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.