Description
Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate are tender and buttery with a subtle cocoa flavor and vibrant red color. They are sweetened and chilled, then sliced and baked to crisp perfection. Finished with a white chocolate dip, they are perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until combined.
- Add red food coloring, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add the flour mixture and blend on low speed until just combined into a dough.
- Smooth the dough, cover, and chill for about 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Compress each portion firmly to remove air pockets.
- Roll each portion into a 5 1/2-inch log and smooth the ends.
- Wrap each log in parchment paper and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes of chilling.
- Remove one log, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes until nearly set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining logs.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip halves of cookies in white chocolate and transfer to parchment.
- Add sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes until set. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use the scoop and level method for flour measurement.
- For best results, chill the dough thoroughly.
- Store cookies at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 39 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg