Description
Delicious and easy-to-make red velvet cookie bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the cookie dough into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before spreading a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and be careful not to overbake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg