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Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies

Delightful red velvet shortbread cookies dipped in white chocolate, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 74 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups minus 2 Tbsp (266g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp (11g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 4 tsp liquid red food coloring
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 9 oz. white chocolate
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until combined.
  3. Add red food coloring, vanilla, and lemon juice, then mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Add the flour mixture and blend on low speed until combined.
  5. Smooth the dough out evenly, cover the bowl, and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
  6. Divide the dough into two equal portions, compressing each piece tightly.
  7. Roll each portion on parchment paper to form 5.5-inch logs and chill for 1-2 hours until firm.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit during the last 15 minutes of chilling.
  9. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and slice the chilled logs into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  10. Bake for 11-14 minutes and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. To prepare the white chocolate, heat in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals until melted.
  12. Dip each cookie half in the white chocolate, scrape excess off, and transfer to parchment paper.
  13. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  14. Allow the chocolate to set in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
  15. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate/freezer for longer shelf life.

Notes

These cookies can be customized with add-ins like nuts or different chocolate types.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: red velvet, shortbread cookies, dessert, holiday treat, white chocolate