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Now, on to the cookies....
DH has been wanting some cookies with maraschino cherries in them.
I was skimming a magazine and came across some shortbread cookies that sounded like they would work with the cherries, so I jumped right up to make them. I am a spontaneous baker--rarely plan any of it--just do it when the moods strikes.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIwVmh_0Q6zPor0xfOmPyDutFmJluzFQ_bnlYcdvN4yJNObu5uq__uJabusSsjt_paCSLxAnW35zWPVGgLqvwy-0lYXamAPoPaKPE62p0dMJcWvAYq3TTCflj1POIUTKIgXZ0/s400/2+cups+flour+(Large).jpg)
I was worried that I did not have two cups of flour in that jar.
But luck was on my side -- this is what I had leftover.
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These cookies are very easy to make.
You shape them into two logs
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I used waxed paper to shape them because I lean toward germ-a-phobia, and I don't like hands playing with food unless it's absolutely necessary (as in bread baking).
Once they are good and cold, you slice them.
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I rolled the edges in red/white sugar crystals before putting them on the
parchment-covered baking sheet.
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When done, they have a nice buttery crunch. You don't have to use cherries. You can put nuts, other dried fruits, or nothing at all.
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You can also freeze those logs and just slice and bake whenever guests drop in, or you have the urge for a warm shortbread cookie. Do any of you have guests who just drop in? That never seems to happen any more. It's a nice warm nostalgic vision, but really, I like to know in advance if someone is coming over.
If you want the recipe, just click to enlarge this photo.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZd2INYUvEPPWD66p4ldu5FU1V18oJp7zcJNtneoMzeIahQuYCA-W64jZSJ2FGgsc5zscPePUsgiJiQuOeSTePTThSt9sTu8OV_pSPKlyYCibuuZvsjNk-mHwDTVsP0szauzf4/s400/shortbread+cookie+recipe+(Large).jpg)
I was skimming a magazine and came across some shortbread cookies that sounded like they would work with the cherries, so I jumped right up to make them. I am a spontaneous baker--rarely plan any of it--just do it when the moods strikes.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIwVmh_0Q6zPor0xfOmPyDutFmJluzFQ_bnlYcdvN4yJNObu5uq__uJabusSsjt_paCSLxAnW35zWPVGgLqvwy-0lYXamAPoPaKPE62p0dMJcWvAYq3TTCflj1POIUTKIgXZ0/s400/2+cups+flour+(Large).jpg)
I was worried that I did not have two cups of flour in that jar.
But luck was on my side -- this is what I had leftover.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2-tuWurw2MEbhh-xu0laB2WS9VqLsXOonZmxZDxlb8ZyyEXZxt48L-LSzXS61baV0irX1JDHUR8cySLqcXeCw38tEK5stanIkYQtCqtR_BsnaSkzZrEybx-8yzHQSjSrVI6q/s400/leftover+flour+(Large).jpg)
These cookies are very easy to make.
You shape them into two logs
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYwazDAGtQdL0EbQLaQGx2hnutfzHn2ZYvNPN-MbJnkJNVsboXNT7WOSTlPXEJO9IR5wLZXyudtxxoaKUde_q06RBs0rikZdv1i6wIqZFXPS8Z_5XRpEJAcaYBHoM2-btfIbQ/s400/shaping+cookie+roll+(Large).jpg)
I used waxed paper to shape them because I lean toward germ-a-phobia, and I don't like hands playing with food unless it's absolutely necessary (as in bread baking).
Once they are good and cold, you slice them.
I rolled the edges in red/white sugar crystals before putting them on the
parchment-covered baking sheet.
When done, they have a nice buttery crunch. You don't have to use cherries. You can put nuts, other dried fruits, or nothing at all.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNP_0DsUfRn7FXCZEAPEiNkjUWruxryTrcBCN6b7fQEXKL0Fgk8ASMubbCEdfZIXMZxV32V8YWNdFRkHQXKUbuqRxsol4JSToDlsQkzAUcQlK5-svf2B2kRDd-8gd3nmQI9-0n/s400/sugar+side+(Large).jpg)
You can also freeze those logs and just slice and bake whenever guests drop in, or you have the urge for a warm shortbread cookie. Do any of you have guests who just drop in? That never seems to happen any more. It's a nice warm nostalgic vision, but really, I like to know in advance if someone is coming over.
If you want the recipe, just click to enlarge this photo.
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Now that is a pretty cookie Zoey! I am very tempted to bake this..wonder if I could keep my hand out of the cookie jar??
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your necklace and jacket..perfect!!
Yummy-I do believe I have made those in the past and I think I'll make them again-thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like your necklace too!
Guess what Zoey? I have this shortbread 'waiting' in my freezer..to be baked up when I have time. At Christmas time I like to mix up a lot of cookie doughs, keep them in the fridge or freezer and then bake them up on another day.
ReplyDeleteOh Zoey, these do look so delicious and Christmassee! I keep telling myself that I'm done with my Christmas baking but then I see recipes like this one and want to add more! lol I love anything shortbread so these are right up my alley:-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is so cute. don't you love it when thongs come together like that?
ReplyDeleteThe cookies are very pretty, but that's one recipe I won't be trying. I never did acquire a taste for maraschino cherries. Those and tomato soup are two reds I don't like.
Betty, I hope you like them! I plant to make some for the freezer this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Dianne, If I remember you usually make a nice assortment of cookies each Christmas. I bet with Sean home, you will be making them soon.
Miss Pea, I have never met anyone who bakes more Christmas goodies than you do! I will be lucky to make two kinds this year.
Patti, You don't like tomato soup and grilled cheese? It's an American lunch staple! :)
Shortbread is baked..so delicious!! I better put them in the freezer quick before we eat them all..
ReplyDeleteBetty, I am so glad you like them. Thanks for letting me know!
ReplyDeleteI had planned to bake more this weekend, but never got around to it.
Zoey, I have this exact page torn from Southern Living in my 'to make' folder. Thanks for the test, I even have the cranberries. Best wishes. Willow
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