Description
Delicious cherry butter cookies with a soft texture and a sweet cherry flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Shape the dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough before slicing.
- You can substitute dried cherries with any dried fruit of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg