Valentine's Kiss Red Velvet Rosettes 😘
These beautiful Valentine's Kiss Red Velvet Rosettes are a delightful treat, perfect for sharing. With a soft, pipeable dough and an option for a sweet marshmallow buttercream filling, they're sure to impress!
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- Piping bag
- 1M or 2D tip
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1 3/4 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (plus up to ¼ cup extra, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon your favorite marshmallow buttercream (or a lighter, healthier cream cheese filling for a fresh twist!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a warm 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking.
- In your stand mixer, gently cream together the shortening and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Carefully add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on a medium-low speed until they are fully incorporated.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low, then pour in the pure vanilla extract, creamy buttermilk, and the vibrant red gel food coloring, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk together the all-purpose flour, rich cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- With the mixer still on low speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, blending just until a soft dough forms.
- If your dough feels a little dry, you can add a touch more buttermilk, up to an additional ¼ cup, until it reaches a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- Spoon small portions of the dough into a piping bag fitted with a 1M or 2D tip, then gently pipe beautiful, individual rosette shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for just 6-8 minutes. Don't worry if the centers still look a bit soft—that's how these cookies get their delightful texture! Let them cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up.
- Once cool, for a delightful sandwich, spread about 1 tablespoon of your favorite marshmallow buttercream (or a lighter, healthier cream cheese filling for a fresh twist!) onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently top with another cookie and press ever so slightly to create a charming treat. Enjoy these lovely creations in moderation!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: Not Provided
Total Carbs: Not Provided
Net Carbs: Not Provided
Fats: Not Provided
Protein: Not Provided Enjoy these lovely creations in moderation!
Calories: Not Provided
Total Carbs: Not Provided
Net Carbs: Not Provided
Fats: Not Provided
Protein: Not Provided Enjoy these lovely creations in moderation!
