Shortbread Cherry Bonbons
These buttery Shortbread Cherry Bonbons are a classic holiday favorite — soft, tender cookies with a sweet maraschino cherry tucked inside. They’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious, beautiful on your Christmas cookie tray, and easier to make than you’d think!
Ingredients
- Cookies
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 24 maraschino cherries drained & patted dry
- Glaze Optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk or cherry juice from jar
- ½ tsp almond or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour and salt.
- If dough is too soft, chill for 15 minutes.
- Wrap the Cherries
- Flatten 1 Tbsp dough in your palm.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the center and wrap dough around it to form a smooth ball.
- Ensure no cherry juice seeps out.
- Bake
- Arrange on baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake 12–15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before glazing.
- Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar, milk (or cherry juice), and almond/vanilla extract.
- Drizzle or dip cooled cookies for a glossy finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 241IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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