TENDER CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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I cant begin to imagine how many dozens of these lucious cookies I have made over the years. The drizzled chocolate catches the eye of everyone who walks past the cookie tray...and prompts them to try one or two. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers, optional
1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
1 cup white baking chips, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and lavender if desired. Divide dough in half., Roll each portion into an 8-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle each with melted dark and white chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.