CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Make and share this Cherry Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced and chilled
1/4 cup sugar (plus more for sprinkling)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a food processor, mix the flour, butter, sugar and salt for 20 seconds.
  • Add the cherries and pulse until chopped (about 20 seconds).
  • Turn out the mixture onto a work surface and gather into a smooth, compact ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, form the dough into a 7 by 9 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut into 12 rectangles. Prick each cookie 3 times with a fork.
  • Using a metal spatula, place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Bake until light golden brown (30 minutes).
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely and sprinkle with sugar.

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