Ribbon Cookies
Brighten up your cookie platter with these delightful Ribbon Cookies—a vibrant and festive treat perfect for holidays or special occasions! Featuring three distinct layers of soft, buttery shortbread in chocolate, red, and classic vanilla, these cookies are as stunning as they are delicious. Crafted with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and a touch of red food coloring, the dough is layered, chilled for precision slicing, and baked to perfection. The result is a visually striking dessert with a tender crumb and irresistible flavor. Ideal for gifting, cookie swaps, or an eye-catching addition to any dessert spread, these Ribbon Cookies are sure to be the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 10 drops Red food coloring
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into three equal portions.
To the first portion, mix in the cocoa powder until fully blended to create the chocolate layer.
To the second portion, add red food coloring and knead until the color is evenly distributed to create the red layer.
Leave the third portion plain to serve as the white layer.
Line a loaf pan or flat surface with parchment paper. Press the red dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to create the first layer.
Gently press the white dough over the red layer to form the second layer.
Finally, press the chocolate dough over the white layer to create the top layer.
Cover the layered dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Once chilled, carefully remove the dough from the loaf pan and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices using a sharp knife.
Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the colorful and delicious Ribbon Cookies with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.1 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.8 g | 624% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1189 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.1 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
