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Butter Cookies

Buttery, tender cookies studded with chocolate and topped with a bright cherry for an elegant treat.

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Prep time30 min
Bake time14 min
Total time1 hr 15 min
Makes30

Ingredients

1 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 1 teaspoon almond extract
5 1 large egg, at room temperature
6 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
7 1/2 teaspoon salt
8 1–2 Tablespoons (15–30ml) milk
9 4 ounces (113) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
10 maraschino cherries
11 sprinkles or coarse sugar
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