Description
These red velvet cookie bars are soft, chewy, and feature a classic red velvet flavor with cocoa and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- For frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. Add more food coloring for a deeper red hue if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g