Holiday Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Step 1

Dab the chopped cherries dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Blend together the butter, vanilla and ½ cup of powdered sugar.

Step 3

Mix in the flour and salt.

Step 4

Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.

Step 5

Form the dough into a log shape about 2 inches thick, and wrap in plastic wrap.

Step 6

Chill the dough for 2 hours.

Step 7

Heat the oven to 325 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Unwrap the dough, and cut it into slices that are about ¼ of an inch thick.

Step 9

Place the sliced cookies on the baking sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cook time.

Step 10

Let cool before serving.