My mom is Helen McKinney and this is her famous recipe for Almond Cherry Shortbread. It is an icebox cookie perfect for gift giving and divinely delish!
Course
Cookies
Cuisine
Canadian
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time25minutes
Servings24cookies
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
1cupbutter, room temperature
1cupgolden brown sugar
1/2cupred and green glazed cherries, chopped
1/2cupblanched slivered almonds, chopped
2cupsflour
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a large bowl; combine well with hands
Form into 2 logs; wrap in plastic or parchment
Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use; preheat oven to 350F
Slice into 1/2 inch slices; place on parchment covered cookie sheet