White Chocolate and Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
• 12 ounces good quality white chocolate, finely chopped and divided
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
• 2 teaspoons shortening

Preparation

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