Description
Delicious Red Velvet Cookie Bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar (distilled or white)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened but not starting to melt)
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (brick style)
- 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sift if lumpy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons cream (whipping cream or table cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: Beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar, and beat until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gradually.
- Spread the batter in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the cream cheese frosting by whipping together softened butter and cream cheese, gradually mixing in powdered sugar and salt.
- Frost the cooled bars generously.
- Slice into squares and serve!
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with chocolate sauce for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookie bars, dessert, easy baking