Description
Delicate and crumbly Cherry Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies with a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and tart cherries, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth, ideal for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped (or fresh if preferred)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt into the butter mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together—it may be crumbly at first but will form a dough as you continue mixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a fork or fingers.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the centers should remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
Mini chocolate chips can be swapped for dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest for a refreshing citrus twist.
For a decadent touch, dip half of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
To keep cookies soft, avoid overbaking and add a slice of bread to the storage container.
Fresh cherries can be used but should be chopped finely and dried before mixing.
Cornstarch can be substituted with potato starch or tapioca starch.
Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours for better flavor and easier shaping.
For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
