Dd's Shortbread Cookies with Dried Cherries

I bought a bag of trail mix from Ross to add to my overnight oats, and it was good but contained too many big dried cherries.  So I dug them out and gave them to Didi, knowing that she could probably make use of them. 

She made these! Ho!

1 c. butter, softened

½ c. powdered sugar, sifter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 c. all purpose flour

¾ c. dried cherries, chopped

 

In a mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar. Beat in extract. Gradually stir in flour and cherries.

Onto parchment paper divide dough into 2 logs 1 ½-inch wide. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 

Slice logs into ¼-inch rounds. Bake 8-10 minutes until slightly browned on edges. Makes 2 ½ dozen.