Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar for approximately 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the whiskey and bitters.
2. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour to the butter mixture. The dough will resemble small pebbles. Increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough comes together—but be careful not to over-mix. Once it just comes together, add the cherries and oranges and mix for just a few more seconds to incorporate them. Using your hands, form the dough into a 2-inch thick log. Cover with plastic and chill for 30 minutes. ball. 
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Slice the log into ½ inch thick slices and arrange them on the baking sheet
5. Place the cookies in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, then bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges, but still pale in color. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.