Best 5 White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our exquisite White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This classic shortbread cookie is elevated with the addition of luscious white chocolate and dried cherries, creating a textural and flavorful experience in every bite.

Our culinary journey begins with a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect shortbread dough, ensuring a buttery and crumbly texture. We then embark on creating a luscious white chocolate ganache, a smooth and creamy filling that complements the shortbread perfectly. Finally, we adorn the cookies with vibrant dried cherries, adding a burst of tartness and color to each delectable morsel.

Alongside our featured White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread recipe, we present a collection of equally tantalizing variations to satisfy every palate. Discover the delightful simplicity of our Traditional Shortbread Cookies, a timeless classic with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. For a zesty twist, try our Lemon Shortbread Cookies, where citrusy notes dance harmoniously with the buttery shortbread. If you crave a nutty twist, our Pecan Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful crunch and a symphony of flavors.

Our culinary adventure continues with our decadent Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, where rich cocoa powder transforms the classic shortbread into a chocolate lover's dream. For those who adore the combination of sweet and salty, our Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookies tantalize the taste buds with a sprinkle of sea salt, creating a delightful contrast of flavors. And for a festive touch, our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies infuse the classic shortbread with the vibrant flavors of cranberries and orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a delightful baking experience and a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our collection of shortbread cookie recipes offers something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey together.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small squares
12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped (I use Ghirardelli.)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 drops cherry juice
small dish with granulated sugar for dipping
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
White nonpareils, red sparkling sugar, or red edible glitter (optional)

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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter
12 ounces white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 teaspoons shortening
White nonpareils and/or red edible glitter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Knead mixture until it forms a smooth ball. 3. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1-1/2-inch rounds. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. 5. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and the shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. Makes about 60. 6. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Nutrition Facts Calories 87, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 9, Sodium (mg) 28, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 1, Vitamin C (DV%) 0, Calcium (DV%) 1, Iron (DV%) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD



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try this delicious recipe :D got it from http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/05/white-chocolate-cherry-shortbread.html

Provided by Stacy Wood

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
16 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c vanilla sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c dried cherries-chopped
4 1/2 oz (about 3/4 cup) white chocolate chips or chunks
for drizzle
3 oz (about 1/2 cup)chopped white chocolate-melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix just until the mixture resembles course crumbs. Add chopped cherries and white chocolate, stirring until combined and a dough starts to form. Divide dough between two 9" round baking pans - press mixture down firmly in each to form an even layer. Place into the oven and bake until the edges are light golden brown, about 20 to 24 minutes. Remove and place pans on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Immediately cut each pan into 12 wedges and allow to cool completely. Remove wedges from the pan.
  • 2. For the drizzle Drizzle chocolate over the tops of the wedges and allow shortbread to stand until the chocolate sets before serving.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD



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These are great little jewels. I made these for a cookie swap last year, and they were a huge hit. If you like shortbread cookies, you will love these. The cherries and white chocolate go so well together. Enjoy!

Provided by Missy Wimpelberg

Categories     Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 c butter, cold
12 oz white chocolate baking squares, finely chopped
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 tsp shortening
white spinkles or red edible glitter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. I like to spread the cherries on paper towels to drain.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Knead mixture until it forms a smooth ball.
  • 3. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1-1/2-inch rounds.
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
  • 5. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and the shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. Makes about 55-60.

WHITE-CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD RECIPE - (4.8/5)



White-Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup of maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of cold butter
12 ounces of white chocolate baking squares with cocoa butter, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 teaspoons of shortening
White nonpareils and/or red edible glitter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread cherries on paper towels to drain well. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in drained cherries and 4 ounces (2/3 cup) of the chopped chocolate. Stir in almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Knead mixture until it forms a smooth ball. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten balls to 1-1/2-inch rounds. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are set. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 8 ounces white chocolate and the shortening. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, roll dipped edge in nonpareils and/or edible glitter. Place cookies on waxed paper until chocolate is set. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • To achieve even baking, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality white chocolate. Look for brands with a high cocoa butter content.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can result in tough shortbread.
  • To prevent the shortbread from spreading too much while baking, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • For a neater appearance, trim the edges of the shortbread after baking.
  • For best results, use fresh cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.

Conclusion:

With its buttery, crumbly texture, rich white chocolate flavor, and sweet-tart cherries, this White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a party, enjoying it as an afternoon snack, or gifting it to friends and family, this shortbread is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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