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Amaretto Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Easy shortbread slice cookies studded with fresh cherries and scented with amaretto liquor / Adapted from Tutti Dolci
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 9 1 inch pieces
Calories 321 kcal
Author Shelly Westerhausen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp amaretto (optional)
  • 10 Tbsp unsalted butter , melted
  • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup cherry jam
  • 1/2 cup halved and pitted sweet cherries
  • Amaretto

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9" tart pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour 1 Tbsp amaretto and melted butter. Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredient into the wet until everything is combined and a crumbly dough as formed.
  2. Set aside 1/3 cup dough in a small bowl and put into the freezer for the time being. Press the remaining dough into the prepared tar and baked for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool slightly (about ten minutes).
  3. Spread cherry jam evenly over the crust, leaving 1/2 inch border. Scoop the cherry halves out of amaretto and sprinkle them over the jam. Remove the remaining dough from the freezer and sprinkle it over the cherries and jam.
  4. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the top has browned. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Amaretto Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 69mg2%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 2.2mg3%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.