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
Scale
- 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 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons cream
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