Red Velvet Cookies are a classic American dessert made of sugar, butter, flour, baking soda, salt, and red food coloring.
The essential part of this recipe is the right proportion of ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter to 1 cup sugar should be balanced with one egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. The batter must be thick but thin enough to spread on a cookie sheet.
Red food coloring gives the dough a beautiful red tint that makes it seem like Velvet has been blended into every bit
History Of Red Velvet Cookies
It’s quite a known fact that the recipe for red velvet cookies was created in the 1920s by a group of women at a North Carolina restaurant and bakery called Cracker Barrel.
The original recipe was passed down to three women who were working there.
The three ladies
were Florence Griffith Joyner, Pat Brady, and Dolores Thompson. Their recipe got its name from the generous size of the regular textured red velvet roll cake they made every day before lunchtime.
Benefits Of Red Velvet Cookies
- Great taste.
- A pretty color
- Easy to make
- Heart-healthy
- Low calorie
- Gluten-free
- High in fiber
- Low fat/low cholesterol
- A great source of protein, iron, and calcium
How To Make Red Velvet Cookies?
Necessary Ingredients
- Sugar – 1 cup (250 grams),
- Butter – 2 tablespoons,
- Egg – 1,
- Vanilla Essence – 2 teaspoons,
- Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon,
- Salt – ½ teaspoon (or to taste) and
- Red Food Coloring (optional)– ¼ cup
Preparation Directions
Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Place a cookie sheet in the oven and set aside.
Step 2.
Mix sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla essence until well combined.
Step 3.
Mix baking soda with lightly beaten egg whites in another bowl and add to the sugar mixture until thoroughly incorporated evenly. Add red food coloring if desired.
Step 4.
Roll out the cookie dough on a floured tray to 1/8″ thickness and cut into shapes of your choice (as shown in the picture above), ensuring they are not touching each other. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes and let them cool on a cooling rack for about 2-3 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Step 5.
To make a sugar cookie sandwich, add the second cookie toasted side up on the first one. Then stack up the two cookies neatly.
Step 6.
Enjoy your Red Velvet Cookies with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts Of Red Velvet Cookies
10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Red Velvet Cookies
1. Good source of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a nutrient our body needs to help produce and maintain collagen, a group of proteins that play a key part in the structural integrity of our tissues. It also helps with wound healing and has immune-boosting properties. Without it, we will not have healthy skin or bones.
2. Heart Healthy
Red Velvet Cookies are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, which is good for heart health. They are high in fiber, lowering blood cholesterol levels rather than increasing them. Also, they’re low in sodium and fat.
3. Good source of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are our body’s energy source, so we need this in our diet to keep the body energized. Red Velvet Cookies have the ideal proportion of carbohydrates to protein, preventing muscle tissue from being used as an energy source and keeping you feeling full for longer periods.
4. Rich in Vitamin B
This recipe contains the Vitamin B complex, which is responsible for developing our nervous system. It is vital for brain and muscle function, growth and development, and psychological health. Red Velvet Cookies also have healthy fats, magnesium (which helps maintain healthy bones and teeth), manganese (involved in more than 100 important metabolic processes), and vitamin E, which helps protect the body against free radical damage because it’s an antioxidant.
5. Contains fiber
Half a cup of Red Velvet Cookies contains 2.5 grams of fiber, almost 10% of the recommended daily value. Fiber keeps our digestive system healthy by preventing constipation and keeping everything running smoothly. It also has cholesterol-lowering properties and reduces the risk of heart disease.
6. Great source of protein
Red Velvet contains large amounts of protein, which is essential for the growth and development of the body. It even provides the body with the building blocks to repair damaged tissue and make new cells. It also has calcium, strengthening bones and teeth, lowering blood pressure, and protecting against osteoporosis.
7. Helps Lose Weight
It has the perfect proportion of carbohydrates to protein, so it will keep you fuller longer than a usual cookie, preventing unnecessary snacking. Also, since there is no added oil or butter in the recipe, this low-calorie snack can help you lose weight without resorting to crash diets or starving yourself.
8. Great for Hair and Skin
Red Velvet Cookies contain essential fatty acids, which help keep the skin healthy by increasing blood flow to the skin, improving cell membranes, and helping with water retention. It also keeps hair shiny and helps prevent dryness.
9. Balances Blood Sugar Levels
Low glycemic index food means that glucose enters your bloodstream slowly and steadily, as opposed to at a rapid pace.
It helps stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing excessive peaks of insulin that cause you to feel hungry again soon after eating.
A perfect example of a low-glycemic index food is a baked potato containing no fat, almost no protein, and only moderate amounts of carbohydrates.
10. Great Source of Iron
Red Velvet Cookies help get the nutrients you need for healthy bones and teeth by providing iron in the diet. It has even more iron than beef liver, often touted as one of the superfood sources of iron.
How Long Will It Take To Prepare?
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 1 person
Is Red Velvet Cookies Safe For Diabetics, Heart And Kidney Patients?
It is the safest cookie you can make for people with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease. The recipe does not contain dairy, egg, flour, or no preservatives, so it is suitable for people with milk allergy & protein allergies.
Is It Safe For Pregnant And Nursing Women?
The ingredients used in the preparation of Red Velvet Cookies are low in the risk category; hence, it is safe for prenatal women. In the same way, it’s also safe for nursing mothers as no allergies are expected.
Is It Safe For Kids?
The recipe is developed for cooking with kids; hence, it is safe for children below the age of 7. We have used plain flour, sugar, and eggs, so you can even add in some chocolate chips if you want to give them a treat.
Can I Freeze And Store It?
You can store the dough in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Defrost the dough before baking as it may have become soggy and will not taste as good as fresh.
Conclusion
This recipe is a common favorite among kids and families. It’s easy to make and very tasty. Since it’s not too many calories and is low in carbs, it makes a good choice for diabetic, heart patients, kidney patients, and prenatal women trying to lose weight without resorting to crash diets or starving themselves.
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