RED VELVET SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Transform store-bought cake mix into these merry and bright red velvet Christmas cookies! Decorate the cookies with white chocolate designs and sprinkles for an extra-festive touch!

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 box red velvet cake mix
3 tablespoons water
5 oz vanilla candy melts
white sanding sugar
red sprinkle
Red and green sprinkle
white sprinkle
Assorted 4-inch cookie cutter

Steps:

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the flour and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the cake mix and water and continue mixing until smooth, about 1 minute more. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Wrap tightly, then refrigerate until slightly firmed, about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the dough in half. Working with one portion at a time (wrap the other in the plastic and refrigerate until ready to use), roll out on a lightly floured surface to ½ inch thick. Cut out shapes using the cookie cutters. Use an offset spatula to gently lift the cookies and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather and re-roll the scraps until all of the dough is used.
Bake the cookies until they have puffed and the edges begin to crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
When ready to decorate, place the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted completely.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dip the cookies in the candy melts, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Alternatively, transfer the candy melts to a small piping bag and cut the tip, then drizzle over the cookies. Garnish with the red, green, and white sprinkles. Let sit until the candy hardens, about 10 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 11 grams