How to make maraschino cherry cookies: Beat butter and powdered sugar in a stand mixer. Add in salt, almond extract, maraschino cherry juice, and food coloring (if using). Gradually add in flour, a little at a time, until well mixed. Add in chopped maraschino cherries. Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in miniature chocolate chips.
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Soft buttery bars filled with juicy maraschino cherries, and drizzled with cherry glaze. Cream sugar and butter in a mixing bowl till smooth and creamy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in flour and salt, then cherries. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until no longer sticky.
Why did my Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies spread? The peculiarity of this cookies is that it includes a large amount of butter. When it enters the oven, the butter quickly softens and distribute before the cookies are baked. If there are too much butter and too little flour, the cookies will lose their shape.