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Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Cherry Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened ( no substitutions)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup argo cornstarch or 1/4 cup kingsfords cornstarch
1/2 cup finely chopped sunsweet cherries
1 oz bittersweet chocolate (1/4 cup) or 1 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tbsp sugar
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 tsp shortening

Directions:

Mix butter, sugar and almond extract throughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and corn starch. Add cherries and chocolate.
Form into 1 -inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Pour sugar on a small plate; dip bottom of drinking glass in sugar and gently press down on each cookie to flatten.
Bake in a preheated 300 oven for 20-30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.
Cool 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle by placing 2-ounces chocolate and shortening in a small resealable plastic freezer bag. Microwave on HIGH for about 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted. Snip off the corner and drizzle over cookies.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1721.78 Kcal (7209 kJ)
Calories from fat	907.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	100.85g	155%
Cholesterol	251.25mg	84%
Sodium	49.58mg	2%
Potassium	276.67mg	6%
Total Carbs	196.8g	66%
Sugars	74.03g	296%
Dietary Fiber	6.6g	26%
Protein	15.91g	32%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	71%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	95.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	435.74 Kcal (1824 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.52g	155%
Cholesterol	63.59mg	84%
Sodium	12.55mg	2%
Potassium	70.02mg	6%
Total Carbs	49.81g	66%
Sugars	18.74g	296%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	26%
Protein	4.03g	32%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	71%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	24.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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