Description
These Red Velvet Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and topped with creamy frosting—perfect for any occasion! Enjoy the delightful flavor and festive color that will brighten your day.
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 and 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (brick style)
- 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed. Press dough into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set; cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; adjust consistency with cream.
- Frost cooled bars and slice into squares.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend.
Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg