CHRISTMAS MARASCHINO CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup unsalted butter-room temperature.
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract.
• 2 cups all-purpose flour.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 3/4 cup maraschino cherries – chopped{spread cherries on paper towel to drain well or you can use dried maraschino cherries.}
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips.

INSTRUCTIONS:

-Mix flour and salt set aside.
-Cream 1 cup unsalted softened butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mix in vanilla.
-Add flour and salt mixture and mix until it starts forming larger clumps.
-Mix in chocolate chips and maraschino cherries.
-Form the dough into the log and press it well or it will crumble when you slice the cookies {the log should be about 2-inches thick} Wrap it in the plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 to 2 hour.
-Preheat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
-Cut the log into 1/4 or 1/3-inch thick slices {if the slices crumble, press it back together with your hands} and place them on a baking sheet with one inch of space between.
-Bake the cookies 10 to 15 minutes {until they just start to turn lightly golden brown on top.}
-Let them cool for 5minutes on a baking sheet before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

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