Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Cover and pulse until well combined. Add butter and food coloring. Pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Continue to process until mixture forms a ball.

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out dough with desired cookie cutter. Place on prepared sheet 1 inch apart. Reroll scraps and continue to cut until all dough is used. The amount of cookies will depend on the size of your cookie cutter.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes or until centers are set. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

Step 5

Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.

Step 6

Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Step 7

Dip bottom part of mitten into the chocolate and transfer to wax paper or parchment paper. Sprinkle white chocolate with sprinkles. Let cookies stand until set.