Description
Experience the rich flavor of Red Velvet Cookie Bars, featuring a chewy texture and creamy frosting. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups)
- Cocoa powder (3 tablespoons)
- Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Unsalted butter (1 cup + 1/2 cup)
- Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- Egg (1)
- Egg yolk (1)
- Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
- Red food coloring (1 tablespoon)
- Vinegar (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cream cheese (8 ounces)
- Powdered sugar (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups)
- Cream (1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch pan.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy, then mix in egg, yolk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread dough into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and serve, optionally decorating with sprinkles.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing.
For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg