Description
These Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining the rich flavor of red velvet with a buttery shortbread texture. Dipped in creamy white chocolate and topped with sprinkles, they make the perfect festive addition to any cookie platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups minus 2 Tbsp (266g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level method)
- 2 Tbsp (11g) unsweetened cocoa powder (regular cocoa)
- 1/4 tsp (heaping) salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 4 tsp liquid red food coloring (recommend McCormick)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 9 oz. white chocolate, melted (or a little more if needed)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In an electric stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until combined.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend on low speed until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Smooth the dough in the bowl, cover, and chill for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each into a log about 5 1/2 inches long. Flatten the ends and wrap in parchment paper. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake: Cut each log into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on baking sheets. Bake for 11-14 minutes until nearly set. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dip in White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip half of each cookie and scrape off excess. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Decorate: Add sprinkles or crushed cookies if desired. Chill until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dipping to prevent the chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg