Candied Cherry Shortbread Cookies have a simple sugar cookie flavor, but dipping them in green candy melts makes them pop! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

6 ounces candied green cherries, chopped

8 ounces green Wilton candy melts, if desired

1/2 cup green nonpareils, if desired

In a medium-size bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add the flour and mix until combined. Mix in the chopped cherries.
Divide the dough in two and roll each piece into a log that is about 2 1/2" in diameter. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.