Red velvet is a result of food coloring. In the early 20th century, red velvet products became quite popular in the US because they appeal to the sight and tongue palate. Let us know Red Velvet Cookies.
Thus, this article shall discuss red velvet cookies, ingredients, garnishing, and how to prepare them.
Cooking time: 1hr 15mins
What is Red Velvet Cookie Made of?
Ingredients and Measurement
- All-purpose flour 240g
- Cocoa powder ¼ cup (25g)
- Salt ¼ tsp
- Baking soda ½ tsp
- Baking powder ½ tsp
- Salt or unsalted butter 226g
- Granulated sugar or brown sugar 200g
- Vallina flour 10ml (2 tsp)
- Egg (1 or 2)
- Food coloring or beet powder
For garnishing
- Semi-sweet chocolate 130g
- Chocolate chips 130g
- Classic frozen buttercream – if you plan on using this option, prepare it before your red velvet dough is ready then stuff it in your dough afterward. This article will cover how to prepare it.
- Royal icing
Equipment
- A big bowl and an electric beater or stand mixer with paddle attachments: this tool is used for mixing your dough effectively and efficiently with the required ingredients.
- Ice cream scoop: this tool is used to scoop your dough in desirable and measurable sizes. However, this is not compulsory. You can use your hands instead.
- Sifter: this kit is used for sieving the required ingredients to prevent loops and ease mixing
- Whisker: this is used for mixing your dry ingredients.
- Lined baking sheets: this kit is used for baking your cookies in the oven
How to Prepare Classic Frozen Buttercream
This buttercream is easy to prepare. The ingredients include: milk, butter, and icing sugar
Steps
- First, put your room temperature butter in your stand mixer or electric beater with a bowl
- Mix till it’s smooth, then add 1tsp of icing sugar, as well as milk.
- Mix to your desired consistency and sweetness
- Scoop it and put it in your tray, then, put it in the freezer to harden.
- Prepare your red Velvet cookie dough
How to Prepare Red Velvet Cookies
Step 1: Put the following ingredients in your bowl
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Salt – Don’t add salt if you’re using salted butter instead of unsalted
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
Step 2: After step 1, sieve your ingredients with your sifter. This ensures that your dry ingredients are smooth for mixing with the wet ingredients.
Step 3: Now mix your sieved dry ingredients with your whisker and keep it aside. You can spice your cookie ingredient on this step if you want.
Step 4: In this step, you will get your unsalted or salted butter (remember the tip in step 1 in salt). Also, add your granulated sugar or brown sugar
Step 5: Mix the wet ingredients in step 4 till the sugar incorporates with the butter. You can use any of the following instruments to mix these ingredients:
- Blow and electric beater
- Stand mixer with paddle attachments
Step 6: Add the following to your wet ingredient
- Vallina flavor
- Room temperature egg
- Red food coloring or beet powder
- Dry Ingredients mixed in Step 1
Mix these ingredients properly. You can add 1 tsp of milk if you want to.
Step 7: Add any garnishing of your choice. Some garnishing options:
- Semi-sweet chocolate
- Chocolate chips
- Classic frozen buttercream stuffed in your cookie dough
- Royal icing – this is added on top after Step 10. This article will cover how to make royal icing.
Step 8: Put and leave in the fridge for 30 to 60 mins.
Step 9: Use your ice cream scoop to measure the size of the cookie you want. Then place it on your lined baking sheet. Then make the edges smooth by rolling them on your hand.
Step 10: Place in the oven at 180 to 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. This step depends on the number of cookies you rolled in Step 9. Remove it and allow it to cool.
When your delicious crunchy cookies are done, serve them to your family and friends.
Different Red Velvet Cookies You Can Prepare
Using these basic steps and ingredients, you can create a variety of red velvet cookies for your family and friends. Some suggested options:
- Stuffed buttercream red velvet cookie
- Sandwiched red velvet cookie with royal icing
- Red velvet cookies garnished with sweet chocolate or chocolate chips
How to make royal icing
Royal icing is the best for cookies. You will need pure icing sugar, egg white, and lemon juice to prepare a delicious royal icing.
Steps
- Sieve your pure icing sugar to avoid lumps, then keep it aside
- Mix your room temperature egg white with lemon juice
- Whisk it till you see a little foam
- Now, add your icing sugar, 1tsp at a time to your egg white mixture.
- Add more icing sugar and mix till it’s firm
Tip: To know the right consistency, run your palate around the icing and gradually take it out. If you see a firm peak foam, it means it’s the right consistency. If not, add more pure icing sugar.
- Use your palate to spread on your red velvet cookies
- If you want to decorate, you a piping bag.
Conclusion
Making red velvet cookies is fun and exciting. It acts as a wonderful dessert or snack after a delicious meal.
FAQs
Is Red Velvet Cookie good for dogs?
No, because it contains cocoa which is toxic to your dog
How many calories are contained in a red velvet cookie?
Depending on the ingredients you mix, a red velvet cookie contains approx. 160-335 calories